Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Halmstad 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Halmstad Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Halmstad Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Halmstad 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 Halmstad Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#415 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halmstad Elementary School's ranking?
Halmstad Elementary School is ranked #415 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Halmstad Elementary School often compared to?
Halmstad Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Southview Elementary School, Stillson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Halmstad Elementary School?
379 students attend Halmstad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Halmstad Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halmstad Elementary School?
Halmstad Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Halmstad Elementary School offer ?
Halmstad Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Halmstad Elementary School part of?
Halmstad Elementary School is part of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.
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