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Williams Bay Elementary

Q: Is Williams Bay Elementary a good school?

Williams Bay Elementary ranks 237 th of 1039 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

237^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,039 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Williams Bay Elementary is a PK–5 school serving 282 students in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, a lakeside community in Walworth County, and it is part of the Williams Bay School District. The school ranked 237 of 1,039 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2025–26, placing it in the 77th percentile with 4 stars — stronger than its district's overall rank of 162 of 432 (62nd percentile, 3 stars). Enrollment is small, the student-teacher ratio is 12.4, and 22.7% of students qualified for free or reduced lunch in 2024–25, a lower rate than most nearby schools. Per-pupil spending rose to $17,291 in 2024–25.

Academically, the school scores above the Wisconsin average in every tested subject. Math is the clearest signature: all three tested grades reached 70% or higher, roughly 17–21 points above the state. Fourth-grade social studies is another standout at 82.5% versus 65.51% statewide. English language arts is consistently above state, led by 5th grade at 70.27%. Science is the relative soft spot — 55%, just 1.54 points above state and below nearby Eastview Elementary, West Side Elementary, Reek Elementary, and Woods Elementary. Math results are strong but not unique locally, with West Side Elementary and Reek Elementary matching or exceeding Williams Bay in some grades.

The school has undergone a notable turnaround, rising from the 24th percentile in 2016–17 to the top quartile in recent years. It appears effective with low-income students, whose subgroup ranked in the 78th percentile in 2025–26. The special education subgroup is the main variable to watch, dropping to the 49th percentile (2 stars) from 73rd the year before. Chronic absenteeism was 13.2% in 2024–25 — below the state's 17.3% but above the district's 11.1% and higher than most nearby schools, making attendance a likely next improvement lever.

282

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,291

Per pupil spending ?

22.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

250 Theatre Road
Williams Bay, WI 53191

(262) 245-5571

District: Williams Bay School District

Students who attend Williams Bay Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Williams Bay Middle
High:	Williams Bay High

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (69% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Wisconsin elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 45 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg69%

Wisconsin avg55%

237^th of 1,039

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 45 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

162^nd of 432Williams Bay 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
2026	75.4	237 of 1039	77.2%	★★★★☆
2025	78.7	182 of 1044	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	252 of 1061	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	60.8	445 of 1067	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	548 of 1067	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.3	560 of 1050	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.5	248 of 1037	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	62.5	385 of 1025	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	31.8	809 of 1071	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	40.6	726 of 1075	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.9	881 of 1076	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	75.2	186 of 1061	82.5%	★★★★☆
2013	67.8	284 of 1053	73.0%	★★★★☆
2012	74.6	171 of 1045	83.6%	★★★★☆
2011	76.5	153 of 1046	85.4%	★★★★☆
2010	82.5	64 of 1045	93.9%	★★★★★
2009	76.3	159 of 1030	84.6%	★★★★☆
2008	75.1	176 of 1021	82.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	270 of 986	72.6%	★★★★☆
2025	73.7	235 of 1001	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	228 of 1011	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	50.9	554 of 1010	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.8	613 of 1017	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.2	643 of 1004	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.3	266 of 1002	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	53.2	505 of 997	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	184 of 848	78.3%	★★★★☆
2025	78.6	98 of 870	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	65.9	228 of 866	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	122 of 871	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.7	123 of 859	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	54.4	339 of 847	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.5	89 of 874	89.8%	★★★★☆
2018	61.2	262 of 854	69.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	212 of 989	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	78.5	174 of 1000	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	287 of 1012	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	255 of 1011	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	61.0	382 of 1017	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	416 of 1003	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.5	222 of 1002	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	69.5	279 of 997	72.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	46.9	401 of 791	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.9	220 of 802	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	51.9	335 of 790	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.2	295 of 770	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.9	217 of 748	71.0%	★★★★☆
2021	72.4	121 of 746	83.8%	★★★★☆
2019	94.1	9 of 742	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	95.7	11 of 721	98.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	196 of 697	71.9%	★★★★☆
2018	53.1	337 of 686	50.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

Male (2026)79th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)78th percentile~ school

Female (2026)73rd percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)72nd percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)49th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies82%+17 vs state

Mathematics73%+20 vs state

English Language Arts64%+11 vs state

Science55%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2026)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2026)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)		Forward Exam Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Williams Bay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Theatre Road	Williams Bay	53191	Walworth County	Williams Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 245-5571	282	23	12.4	22.7%	243 (86.2%)	3 (1.1%)	20 (7.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	75.4	237^th of 1039 public elementary schools	77.2%		78.7	182^nd of 1044 public elementary schools	82.6%	55	59.5	62.5	70.3				75.7	70.0	73.0				82.5		55.0		$17,291	$542	$16,749
Fontana Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	450 S Main St	Fontana	53125	Walworth County	Fontana J8 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 275-6881	197	21	9.3	17.8%	179 (90.9%)	2 (1.0%)	12 (6.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	61.3	427^th of 1039 public elementary schools	58.9%		67.8	351^st of 1044 public elementary schools	66.4%	76	71.4	47.1	47.1	70.4	61.5	76.2	71.4	70.6	35.3	59.3	53.9	71.4	64.7	81.0	47.1	76.2	$20,875	$376	$20,499
Walworth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	121 Beloit St	Walworth	53184	Walworth County	Walworth J1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 275-6896	409	30	13.6	47.7%	260 (63.6%)	2 (0.5%)	119 (29.1%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	44.1	669^th of 1039 public elementary schools	35.6%		44.9	658^th of 1044 public elementary schools	37.0%	11	56.4	47.9	57.1	60.0	43.6	40.5	46.2	35.4	37.1	53.3	35.9	33.3	58.3	54.8	45.8	33.3	$15,577	$668	$14,909
Reek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	W4094 S Lakeshore Dr	Lake Geneva	53147	Walworth County	Linn J6 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 248-4120	176	15	12.0	16.5%	154 (87.5%)	1 (0.6%)	16 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	81.5	133^rd of 1039 public elementary schools	87.2%		69.5	323^rd of 1044 public elementary schools	69.1%	190	100.0	75.0	59.1	70.8	72.2	80.0	91.7	70.0	63.6	66.7	66.7	65.0	85.0	85.0	80.0	70.0	$14,547	$348	$14,198
Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	N2575 Snake Rd	Lake Geneva	53147	Walworth County	Geneva J4 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 248-3816	148	15	9.5	31.8%	118 (79.7%)	2 (1.4%)	24 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	74.8	243^rd of 1039 public elementary schools	76.6%		71.1	297^th of 1044 public elementary schools	71.6%	54	71.4	68.8	61.5	61.1	83.3	80.0	85.7	68.8	69.2	66.7	91.7	80.0	75.0	86.7	62.5	73.3	$20,588	$319	$20,270
Traver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	W3490 Linton Rd	Lake Geneva	53147	Walworth County	Linn J4 School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 248-4067	75	14	5.2	56.0%	43 (57.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (36.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.3%)	41.3	704^th of 1039 public elementary schools	32.2%		34.6	774^th of 1044 public elementary schools	25.9%	70	66.7	25.0				44.4	77.8	25.0				22.2	50.0	44.4	37.5	44.4	$27,340	$554	$26,785
Turtle Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1235 Creek Rd	Delavan	53115	Walworth County	Delavan-Darien School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 233-6301	371	36	10.1	65.8%	140 (37.7%)	7 (1.9%)	204 (55.0%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)																	$19,882	$2,037	$17,844
Central - Denison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	900 Wisconsin St	Lake Geneva	53147	Walworth County	Lake Geneva J1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 348-4000	522	43	12.1	39.8%	344 (65.9%)	6 (1.1%)	157 (30.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)								(n/a)	66.7						64.9										$15,774	$455	$15,319
Jackson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13 N Jackson St	Elkhorn	53121	Walworth County	Elkhorn Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 723-1200	485	30	16.1	38.6%	351 (72.4%)	8 (1.6%)	115 (23.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	62.2	416^th of 1039 public elementary schools	60.0%		77.8	195^th of 1044 public elementary schools	81.3%	221	67.9	58.7	50.0				66.0	69.8	50.0				69.8		52.4		$13,629	$718	$12,911
Eastview Elementary	Public	4-5	507 Sage St	Lake Geneva	53147	Walworth County	Lake Geneva J1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 348-6000	257	18	14.0	36.6%	160 (62.3%)	2 (0.8%)	88 (34.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	77.3	208^th of 1039 public elementary schools	80.0%		76.3	216^th of 1044 public elementary schools	79.3%	8		70.4	61.2					73.2	62.8				80.6		70.4		$15,782	$455	$15,327

Frequently Asked Questions about Williams Bay Elementary

How many students attend Williams Bay Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 282 students attended Williams Bay Elementary.

Is Williams Bay Elementary a good school?

Williams Bay Elementary ranks 237^th of 1039 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Williams Bay Elementary attend?

Students who attend Williams Bay Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Williams Bay Middle
High : Williams Bay High

What is the racial makeup of Williams Bay Elementary?

Students at Williams Bay Elementary are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Williams Bay Elementary in?

Williams Bay School District

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