Korger-chestnut serves 346 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 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: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Korger-chestnut's student population of 346 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Korger-chestnut 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Korger-chestnut?
346 students attend Korger-chestnut.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Korger-chestnut students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Korger-chestnut?
Korger-chestnut has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Korger-chestnut offer ?
Korger-chestnut offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Korger-chestnut part of?
Korger-chestnut is part of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.
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