Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central - Denison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central - Denison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Central - Denison Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central - Denison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central - Denison Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central - Denison Elementary School's ranking?
Central - Denison Elementary School is ranked #394 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Central - Denison Elementary School often compared to?
Central - Denison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Central - Denison Elementary School?
566 students attend Central - Denison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Central - Denison Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central - Denison Elementary School?
Central - Denison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central - Denison Elementary School offer ?
Central - Denison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central - Denison Elementary School part of?
Central - Denison Elementary School is part of Lake Geneva J1 School District.
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