Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Kate Goodrich 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Science Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kate Goodrich Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kate Goodrich Elementary School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kate Goodrich Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Kate Goodrich Elementary School?
358 students attend Kate Goodrich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kate Goodrich Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate Goodrich Elementary School?
Kate Goodrich Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kate Goodrich Elementary School offer ?
Kate Goodrich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kate Goodrich Elementary School part of?
Kate Goodrich Elementary School is part of Merrill Area School District.
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