Washington Elementary School

1112 W 11th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#194 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
84%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Humke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
312 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Marshfield Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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