Dousman Elementary School

341 E Ottawa Ave
Dousman, WI 53118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dousman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Dousman Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Dousman Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dousman Elementary School is 0.22, 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)
#663 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dousman 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.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dousman 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.
60-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dousman 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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
88%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Dousman 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
15%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dousman 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 Dousman Elementary School's ranking?
Dousman Elementary School is ranked #663 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Dousman Elementary School?
324 students attend Dousman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dousman Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dousman Elementary School?
Dousman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dousman Elementary School offer ?
Dousman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dousman Elementary School part of?
Dousman Elementary School is part of Kettle Moraine School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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