Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nash 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 55% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nash Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nash Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nash 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 Nash Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
10%
9%
White
60%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Nash Elementary School's ranking?
Nash Elementary School is ranked #494 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Nash Elementary School often compared to?
Nash Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Prairie Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Nash Elementary School?
544 students attend Nash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Nash Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nash Elementary School?
Nash Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nash Elementary School offer ?
Nash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nash Elementary School part of?
Nash Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.
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