Rib Lake Elementary

Summary:

Rib Lake Elementary is a public elementary school serving 223 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of Rib Lake, Wisconsin. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, ranking in the top 6% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Rib Lake Elementary's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. The school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in both English Language Arts (71.43% - 80% vs. 52.07% - 53.75%) and Mathematics (71.43% - 97.5% vs. 54.24% - 56.58%) on the Forward Exam. Additionally, the school ranks in the top 5% for both male students and special education students, and in the top 2% for low socioeconomic status students, indicating its ability to support the diverse needs of its student population. Rib Lake Elementary's low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3% to 12.2% in recent years, are also significantly better than the state average of 13.1%.

While Stetsonville Elementary and Prentice Elementary, two nearby schools, also perform well, the differences are not as stark as compared to the state averages. This suggests that the Rib Lake School District as a whole is delivering a high-quality education. Rib Lake Elementary's consistent improvement, climbing from the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 6% in 2023-2024, further demonstrates the school's commitment to enhancing its educational practices and supporting its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1236 Kennedy St
Rib Lake, WI 54470

(715) 427-5818

District: Rib Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,613

Students who attend Rib Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rib Lake Middle
High:	Rib Lake High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rib Lake Elementary ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rib Lake Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Rib Lake Elementary employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rib Lake Elementary is $13,613.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rib Lake Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rib Lake Elementary 65^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Rib Lake Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Rib Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rib Lake School District 134^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Rib Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	76.08	164^th	1021	83.9%
2009	79.06	121^st	1030	88.3%
2010	75.99	166^th	1045	84.1%
2011	84.74	31^st	1046	97.0%
2012	74.56	172^nd	1045	83.5%
2013	68.36	274^th	1053	74.0%
2014	56.69	495^th	1061	53.3%
2015	76.49	174^th	1076	83.8%
2016	57.97	470^th	1075	56.3%
2017	59.56	439^th	1071	59.0%
2018	80.67	133^rd	1025	87.0%
2019	82.27	114^th	1037	89.0%
2021	71.49	263^rd	1050	75.0%
2022	77.20	188^th	1067	82.4%
2023	80.67	152^nd	1067	85.8%
2024	86.91	65^th	1061	93.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rib Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	85.27	50^th	721	93.1%
2021	72.97	116^th	746	84.5%
2022	63.34	193^rd	748	74.2%
2024	92.57	25^th	790	96.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rib Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	92.11	18^th	854	97.9%
2019	74.10	129^th	874	85.2%
2021	79.21	83^rd	847	90.2%
2022	82.39	64^th	859	92.5%
2023	88.49	31^st	871	96.4%
2024	93.64	13^th	866	98.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Rib Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	73.37	226^th	997	77.3%
2019	80.46	121^st	1002	87.9%
2021	68.46	286^th	1004	71.5%
2022	66.31	324^th	1017	68.1%
2023	79.78	143^rd	1010	85.8%
2024	79.85	147^th	1011	85.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Rib Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	82.61	106^th	997	89.4%
2019	80.11	132^nd	1002	86.8%
2021	68.89	265^th	1003	73.6%
2022	80.51	146^th	1017	85.6%
2023	79.14	159^th	1011	84.3%
2024	89.02	42^nd	1012	95.8%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Rib Lake Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	229	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	232
2002	212	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	213
2003	212	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	213
2004	217	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	218
2005	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
2006	230	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	232
2007	224	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	226
2008	210	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	212
2009	214	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	218
2010	211	1	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	222
2011	212	2	0	7	1	0	0	222
2012	209	2	0	11	0	0	1	223
2013	204	2	1	14	1	0	1	223
2014	204	4	0	17	0	0	3	228
2015	219	3	1	22	0	0	5	250
2016	217	3	1	24	0	0	5	250
2017	226	8	1	27	0	0	1	263
2018	211	4	1	18	0	0	3	237
2019	210	5	0	17	0	0	5	237
2020	200	3	0	13	0	0	8	224
2021	200	3	0	12	0	0	8	223
2022	220	2	0	16	0	0	7	245
2023	200	1	0	13	0	0	9	223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rib Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	232	16.7	13.9	21.6
2002	213	15.2	14.0	23.5
2003	213	15.2	14.0	23.5
2004	218	17.2	12.7	31.7
2005	168	16.5	10.2	n/a
2006	232	16.2	14.3	n/a
2007	226	15.1	15.0	40.3
2008	212	15.3	13.9	39.6
2009	218	15.2	14.3	41.3
2010	222	15.1	14.6	50
2011	222	16.3	13.5	55
2012	223	15.5	14.3	53.8
2013	223	15.6	14.2	50.2
2014	228	17.4	13.1	47.8
2015	250	n/a	n/a	50.4
2016	250	18.0	13.8	54
2017	263	19.1	13.7	2.3
2018	237	18.6	12.7	40.1
2019	237	18.6	12.7	46.8
2020	224	18.6	12.0	46.9
2021	223	18.1	12.2	52.9
2022	245	18.9	12.9	47.3
2023	223	18.9	11.7	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rib Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	232	16.7	13.9	21.6
2002	213	15.2	14.0	23.5
2003	213	15.2	14.0	23.5
2004	218	17.2	12.7	31.7
2005	168	16.5	10.2	n/a
2006	232	16.2	14.3	n/a
2007	226	15.1	15.0	40.3
2008	212	15.3	13.9	39.6
2009	218	15.2	14.3	41.3
2010	222	15.1	14.6	50
2011	222	16.3	13.5	55
2012	223	15.5	14.3	53.8
2013	223	15.6	14.2	50.2
2014	228	17.4	13.1	47.8
2015	250	n/a	n/a	50.4
2016	250	18.0	13.8	54
2017	263	19.1	13.7	2.3
2018	237	18.6	12.7	40.1
2019	237	18.6	12.7	46.8
2020	224	18.6	12.0	46.9
2021	223	18.1	12.2	52.9
2022	245	18.9	12.9	47.3
2023	223	18.9	11.7	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rib Lake Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$892 (7.7%)	$10,636 (92.3%)	$11,528
2020	$801 (6.6%)	$11,303 (93.4%)	$12,105
2021	$1,099 (8.1%)	$12,513 (91.9%)	$13,613

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rib Lake Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 114^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 152^nd of 1067 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rib Lake Elementary)	46.7	43.8	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rib Lake School District)	45.2	45.5	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rib Lake Elementary)	76.7	78.1	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rib Lake School District)	77.4	75.8	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rib Lake Elementary)	71.9	72.7	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rib Lake School District)	69.7	73.9	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rib Lake Elementary)	68.8	68.2	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rib Lake School District)	66.7	65.2	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Rib Lake Elementary)	71.9	68.2	3.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Rib Lake School District)	69.7	69.6	0.1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Rib Lake Elementary)	71.9	68.2	3.7%
4th Grade Science (Rib Lake School District)	72.7	69.6	3.2%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rib Lake Elementary)	57.5	50	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rib Lake School District)	57.5	50	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rib Lake Elementary)	63.8	73.5	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rib Lake School District)	63.8	73.5	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	237	223	5.9%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	13	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	210	200	4.8%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.8%	48%	1.1%

Schools Near Rib Lake Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	223	19	11.7	48.0%	200 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	86.9	65^th of 1061 public elementary schools	93.9%		80.7	152^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	85.8%	87	80.0	71.9	71.4	97.5	78.1	71.4	81.3	71.9	$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	589	43	13.7	45.0%	517 (87.8%)	4 (0.7%)	54 (9.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	57.3	533^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	49.8%		55.2	527^th of 1067 public elementary schools	50.6%	6	47.0	61.8		66.0	60.8		58.8	54.9	$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	128	13	9.9	64.1%	119 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	58.2	511^th of 1061 public elementary schools	51.8%		63.6	402^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	62.3%	109	55.6	62.5		38.9	58.3		66.7	62.5	$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	204	17	11.7	47.5%	177 (86.8%)	4 (2.0%)	14 (6.9%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	67.4	368^th of 1061 public elementary schools	65.3%		68.3	323^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	69.7%	45	53.9	51.6		82.1	67.7		67.7	64.5	$14,035	$705	$13,330

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