Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glacier Edge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 42% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glacier Edge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Glacier Edge Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glacier Edge 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 Glacier Edge Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
36%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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 Glacier Edge Elementary School's ranking?
Glacier Edge Elementary School is ranked #361 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Glacier Edge Elementary School often compared to?
Glacier Edge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Core Knowledge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Glacier Edge Elementary School?
477 students attend Glacier Edge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Glacier Edge Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Glacier Edge Elementary School?
Glacier Edge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glacier Edge Elementary School offer ?
Glacier Edge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glacier Edge Elementary School part of?
Glacier Edge Elementary School is part of Verona Area School District.
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