Decorah Elementary

Public K-4

 1225 Sylvan Way
       West Bend, WI  53095-5099


(262) 335-5476

District: West Bend School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
286th of 1,067 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,291 Help


Students who attend Decorah Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Badger Middle
    Silverbrook Intermediate
High:    East High
    West High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
Hispanic:
10.2%
African American:
7.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


 See top rated Wisconsin elementary schools

 Compare Decorah Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Decorah Elementary ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the West Bend School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.57. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), Hispanic (10.2%), African American (7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Decorah Elementary is 13.9. 4 elementary schools in the West Bend School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Decorah Elementary employs 26.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Decorah Elementary is $13,291, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the West Bend School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Decorah Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Decorah Elementary 286th of 1067 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Decorah Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


West Bend School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bend School District 79th of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Decorah Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Decorah Elementary?

Rank History for Decorah Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Decorah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.10 294th 632 53.5%
2006 75.36 153rd 712 78.5%
2007 77.86 113th 689 83.6%
2008 67.68 329th 1021 67.8%
2009 69.05 295th 1030 71.4%
2010 50.64 666th 1045 36.3%
2011 71.92 230th 1046 78.0%
2012 68.06 323rd 1045 69.1%
2013 68.80 266th 1053 74.7%
2014 69.58 271st 1061 74.5%
2015 64.36 382nd 1076 64.5%
2016 76.25 197th 1075 81.7%
2017 75.26 213th 1071 80.1%
2018 73.66 226th 1025 78.0%
2019 70.03 284th 1037 72.6%
2021 70.74 274th 1050 73.9%
2022 73.95 233rd 1067 78.2%
2023 70.57 286th 1067 73.2%
See the entire list of Wisconsin Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Decorah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.59 232nd 721 67.8%
2019 57.20 261st 742 64.8%
2021 50.94 311th 746 58.3%
2022 58.48 234th 748 68.7%
2023 59.08 257th 770 66.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Decorah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.48 168th 854 80.3%
2019 74.40 125th 874 85.7%
2021 48.97 426th 847 49.7%
2022 41.09 535th 859 37.7%
2023 51.92 410th 871 52.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Decorah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.33 173rd 997 82.6%
2019 69.57 277th 1002 72.4%
2021 64.29 339th 1004 66.2%
2022 80.73 133rd 1017 86.9%
2023 78.81 159th 1010 84.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Decorah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.98 288th 997 71.1%
2019 68.90 271st 1002 73.0%
2021 74.66 197th 1003 80.4%
2022 64.18 345th 1017 66.1%
2023 61.82 403rd 1011 60.1%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Decorah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.94 45th 141 68.1%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Decorah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.95 28th 290 90.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Decorah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.06 201st 686 70.7%
2019 61.66 266th 718 63.0%
2021 72.41 158th 699 77.4%
2022 74.52 136th 704 80.7%
2023 57.74 291st 715 59.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Decorah Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 




Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Decorah Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 440 2 9 3 4 n/a n/a 0 458
1989 411 2 9 6 8 n/a n/a 0 436
1990 402 4 14 11 6 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 439 3 18 11 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1992 431 2 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 416 3 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 401 4 7 9 4 n/a n/a 0 425
1995 410 6 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 410 6 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 377 9 5 8 5 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 358 6 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 366 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 377 5 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 393
2001 388 7 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 382 4 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 382 4 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 408 5 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 373 8 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 423 15 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 407 23 9 13 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2008 437 22 8 13 4 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 465 18 7 10 6 n/a n/a 0 506
2010 451 25 13 12 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2011 460 26 10 22 2 0 9 0 529
2012 468 23 9 32 2 0 12 0 546
2013 399 14 13 32 3 1 14 0 476
2014 407 14 12 28 2 1 21 0 485
2015 393 10 7 20 4 0 18 0 452
2016 389 17 3 20 3 0 18 0 450
2017 342 18 4 19 3 0 23 0 409
2018 323 11 1 17 2 0 27 0 381
2019 317 15 5 18 2 0 27 0 384
2020 301 18 7 16 2 0 25 0 369
2021 287 16 4 20 0 0 18 0 345
2022 279 23 8 29 0 0 20 0 359
2023 280 26 7 38 1 0 20 0 372

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 Decorah Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 30.9 14.8 7.6
1989 436 31.2 13.9 11.5
1990 437 33.1 13.2 12.1
1991 472 33.2 14.2 5.9
1992 458 32.0 14.3 7.6
1993 439 29.4 14.9 5.7
1994 425 27.8 15.3 7.3
1995 426 25.8 16.5 6.6
1996 426 25.8 16.5 6.6
1997 404 25.8 15.7 6.2
1998 373 25.6 14.6 6.2
1999 379 24.6 15.4 10.6
2000 393 24.1 16.3 10.9
2001 408 28.0 14.6 12.5
2002 401 26.6 15.1 19
2003 401 26.6 15.1 19
2004 427 28.7 14.9 24.4
2005 408 31.7 12.9 n/a
2006 461 32.3 14.3 n/a
2007 455 33.1 13.7 32.1
2008 484 35.5 13.6 28.9
2009 506 34.5 14.7 27.9
2010 506 35.3 14.3 34.6
2011 529 35.3 14.9 36.5
2012 546 28.2 19.3 36.6
2013 476 35.5 13.4 40.5
2014 485 35.5 13.6 36.1
2015 452 n/a n/a 35
2016 450 32.0 14.0 37.6
2017 409 26.2 15.6 32.5
2018 381 26.5 14.3 26.5
2019 384 25.2 15.2 27.9
2020 369 26.1 14.1 26.6
2021 345 24.4 14.0 30.4
2022 359 26.7 13.4 30.1
2023 372 26.6 13.9 32.8

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 Decorah Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 30.9 14.8 7.6
1989 436 31.2 13.9 11.5
1990 437 33.1 13.2 12.1
1991 472 33.2 14.2 5.9
1992 458 32.0 14.3 7.6
1993 439 29.4 14.9 5.7
1994 425 27.8 15.3 7.3
1995 426 25.8 16.5 6.6
1996 426 25.8 16.5 6.6
1997 404 25.8 15.7 6.2
1998 373 25.6 14.6 6.2
1999 379 24.6 15.4 10.6
2000 393 24.1 16.3 10.9
2001 408 28.0 14.6 12.5
2002 401 26.6 15.1 19
2003 401 26.6 15.1 19
2004 427 28.7 14.9 24.4
2005 408 31.7 12.9 n/a
2006 461 32.3 14.3 n/a
2007 455 33.1 13.7 32.1
2008 484 35.5 13.6 28.9
2009 506 34.5 14.7 27.9
2010 506 35.3 14.3 34.6
2011 529 35.3 14.9 36.5
2012 546 28.2 19.3 36.6
2013 476 35.5 13.4 40.5
2014 485 35.5 13.6 36.1
2015 452 n/a n/a 35
2016 450 32.0 14.0 37.6
2017 409 26.2 15.6 32.5
2018 381 26.5 14.3 26.5
2019 384 25.2 15.2 27.9
2020 369 26.1 14.1 26.6
2021 345 24.4 14.0 30.4
2022 359 26.7 13.4 30.1
2023 372 26.6 13.9 32.8

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 Decorah Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $419 (3.4%) $11,788 (96.6%) $12,206
2020 $161 (1.3%) $12,200 (98.7%) $12,362
2021 $275 (2.1%) $13,016 (97.9%) $13,291

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Decorah 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 284th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 286th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Elementary)39.737.5
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Bend School District)50.243
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Decorah Elementary)56.450
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Bend School District)62.756.6
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Elementary)5760.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Bend School District)56.964.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Elementary)5759
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Bend School District)70.668.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Decorah Elementary)70.975.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (West Bend School District)70.375
 4.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Decorah Elementary)70.969.2
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (West Bend School District)72.369.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students384372
 3.1%
African American1526
 73.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic1838
 111.1%
Pacific Islander00
White317280
 11.7%
Two or More Races2720
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%32.8%
 4.9%


Schools Near Decorah Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Decorah Elementary

Decorah Elementary ranks 286th of 1067 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Decorah Elementary.

Students who attend Decorah Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Badger Middle
Middle : Silverbrook Intermediate
High : East High
High : West High

Students at Decorah Elementary are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


Rate Decorah Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Decorah Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 42 milliseconds.