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Rib Lake Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

60^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,044 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Rib Lake Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving 235 students in grades PK-5 in the Rib Lake School District in Rib Lake, Wisconsin. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking 60th out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Rib Lake Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels tested. The school also demonstrates exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Rib Lake Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, and the school spends more per student than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic results.

While Stetsonville Elementary, Prentice Elementary, and Medford Elementary in the surrounding Medford Area Public School District and Prentice School District also maintain respectable performance levels and rankings within the state, Rib Lake Elementary's consistent high performance and support for diverse learners make it a standout educational institution in the region.

239

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,613

Per pupil spending ?

48.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1236 Kennedy St
Rib Lake, WI 54470

(715) 427-5818

District: Rib Lake School District

Students who attend Rib Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rib Lake Middle
High:	Rib Lake High

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 84th percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (77% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Wisconsin elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg78%

Wisconsin avg54%

60^th of 1,044

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 426Rib Lake School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	60 of 1044	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	86.9	65 of 1061	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	80.7	152 of 1067	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	77.2	188 of 1067	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	71.5	263 of 1050	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	82.3	114 of 1037	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	80.7	133 of 1025	87.0%	★★★★☆
2017	59.6	439 of 1071	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.0	470 of 1075	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	76.5	174 of 1076	83.8%	★★★★☆
2014	56.7	495 of 1061	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.4	274 of 1053	74.0%	★★★★☆
2012	74.6	172 of 1045	83.5%	★★★★☆
2011	84.7	31 of 1046	97.0%	★★★★★
2010	76.0	166 of 1045	84.1%	★★★★☆
2009	79.1	121 of 1030	88.3%	★★★★☆
2008	76.1	164 of 1021	83.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	88.7	38 of 1001	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	79.8	147 of 1011	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	79.8	143 of 1010	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	66.3	324 of 1017	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.5	286 of 1004	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	80.5	121 of 1002	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	226 of 997	77.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	92.5	15 of 870	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	13 of 866	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	31 of 871	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	82.4	64 of 859	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	79.2	83 of 847	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	74.1	129 of 874	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	92.1	18 of 854	97.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	141 of 1000	85.9%	★★★★☆
2024	89.0	42 of 1012	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	79.1	159 of 1011	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	80.5	146 of 1017	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	68.9	265 of 1003	73.6%	★★★★☆
2019	80.1	132 of 1002	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	82.6	106 of 997	89.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	83.2	66 of 802	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	25 of 790	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	63.3	193 of 748	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.0	116 of 746	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	85.3	50 of 721	93.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)96th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)86th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies86%+22 vs state

Mathematics83%+29 vs state

English Language Arts74%+23 vs state

Science63%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Forward Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rib Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1236 Kennedy St	Rib Lake	54470	Taylor County	Rib Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 427-5818	239	20	11.9	48.1%	218 (91.2%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	86.9	60^th of 1044 public elementary schools	94.3%		86.9	65^th of 1061 public elementary schools	93.9%	5	79.3	77.1	67.7	89.7	80.0	79.4	85.7	62.9	$13,613	$1,099	$12,513
Medford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1065 W Broadway Ave	Medford	54451	Taylor County	Medford Area Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 748-2316	587	43	13.5	41.2%	525 (89.4%)	4 (0.7%)	49 (8.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	58.8	477^th of 1044 public elementary schools	54.3%		57.3	533^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	49.8%	56	57.7	46.7		68.5	61.0		61.9	53.3	$12,910	$705	$12,205
Prentice Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1025 Town St	Prentice	54556	Price County	Prentice School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 428-2812	133	13	10.0	61.7%	118 (88.7%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	43.5	673^rd of 1044 public elementary schools	35.5%		58.2	511^th of 1061 public elementary schools	51.8%	162	50.0	52.6		46.7	47.4		52.6	47.4	$18,696	$1,702	$16,995
Stetsonville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	W5338 County Road A	Stetsonville	54480	Taylor County	Medford Area Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 678-2600	203	17	12.0	52.2%	177 (87.2%)	2 (1.0%)	14 (6.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	76.7	211^th of 1044 public elementary schools	79.8%		67.4	368^th of 1061 public elementary schools	65.3%	157	53.7	65.0		65.9	72.5		85.0	77.5	$14,035	$705	$13,330

Frequently Asked Questions about Rib Lake Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Rib Lake Elementary?

Students at Rib Lake Elementary are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Rib Lake Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rib Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rib Lake Middle
High : Rib Lake High

What district is Rib Lake Elementary in?

Rib Lake School District

Is Rib Lake Elementary a good school?

Yes. Rib Lake Elementary ranks in the top 5.7% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

How many students attend Rib Lake Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 239 students attended Rib Lake Elementary.

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