Chegwin Elementary School

109 E Merrill Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chegwin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Chegwin Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chegwin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chegwin Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1788 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chegwin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chegwin 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.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chegwin 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.
11-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chegwin 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
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chegwin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chegwin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
9%
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White
34%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Chegwin 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
69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chegwin 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
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chegwin 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chegwin Elementary School's ranking?
Chegwin Elementary School is ranked #1788 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Chegwin Elementary School often compared to?
Chegwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Waters Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Chegwin Elementary School?
257 students attend Chegwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Chegwin Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chegwin Elementary School?
Chegwin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chegwin Elementary School offer ?
Chegwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chegwin Elementary School part of?
Chegwin Elementary School is part of Fond Du Lac School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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