Summary
Wausaukee Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Wausaukee, Wisconsin, with 147 students. The school is part of the Wausaukee School District, which is ranked 402 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wausaukee Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 925 out of 1,044 schools and a 1-star rating.
Wausaukee Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 21.05% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA and 21.05% were proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 52.14% and 55%, respectively. The school also has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.5% to 19.8% over the past few years, which is well above the state average. Additionally, a large proportion of Wausaukee Elementary's students come from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 55.78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of around 40%.
While Wausaukee Elementary's performance is concerning, the nearby Pembine Elementary and Crivitz Elementary schools, while not top-performing, significantly outperform Wausaukee Elementary across various metrics, including academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status. This suggests that Wausaukee Elementary may face unique challenges compared to its peers. Additionally, Wausaukee Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student ($15,596 in 2020-2021), yet its academic outcomes remain poor, indicating potential issues with the efficient and effective use of resources.
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