Donges Bay Elementary School

2401 W Donges Bay Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donges Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5% in WI
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Donges Bay Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Donges Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donges Bay Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#41 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Donges Bay Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Donges Bay 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.
65-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Donges Bay 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 Donges Bay 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
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Donges Bay Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Donges Bay Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Donges Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Donges Bay Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Donges Bay 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
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Donges Bay 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
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Donges Bay 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 Donges Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Donges Bay Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Donges Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Donges Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oriole Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Donges Bay Elementary School?
501 students attend Donges Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Donges Bay Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donges Bay Elementary School?
Donges Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Donges Bay Elementary School offer ?
Donges Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Donges Bay Elementary School part of?
Donges Bay Elementary School is part of Mequon-Thiensville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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