Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellsworth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellsworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ellsworth Elementary School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellsworth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellsworth 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellsworth Elementary School's ranking?
Ellsworth Elementary School is ranked #493 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Ellsworth Elementary School often compared to?
Ellsworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary School?
745 students attend Ellsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ellsworth Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellsworth Elementary School?
Ellsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellsworth Elementary School offer ?
Ellsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ellsworth Elementary School part of?
Ellsworth Elementary School is part of Ellsworth Community School District.
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