Serving 410 students in grades 3-5, Grand Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Avenue Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Avenue 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 Grand Avenue Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Avenue Elementary School is ranked #575 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Grand Avenue Elementary School?
410 students attend Grand Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grand Avenue Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Avenue Elementary School?
Grand Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Grand Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Grand Avenue Elementary School part of?
Grand Avenue Elementary School is part of Sauk Prairie School District.
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