Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Keshena Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keshena Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Keshena Primary's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keshena Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keshena Primary is 0.25, 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
#1922 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
86%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
1%
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
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keshena Primary's ranking?
Keshena Primary is ranked #1922 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Keshena Primary?
429 students attend Keshena Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Keshena Primary students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keshena Primary?
Keshena Primary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Keshena Primary offer ?
Keshena Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Keshena Primary part of?
Keshena Primary is part of Menominee Indian School District.
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