Mead Elementary School

241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mead Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Mead Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mead Elementary School 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 Mead Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1488 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mead Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mead Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mead Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mead Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mead Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mead Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mead Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Mead Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mead Elementary School's ranking?
Mead Elementary School is ranked #1488 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mead Elementary School?
296 students attend Mead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mead Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead Elementary School?
Mead Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mead Elementary School offer ?
Mead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mead Elementary School part of?
Mead Elementary School is part of Wisconsin Rapids School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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