Serving 97 students in grades 3-5, Nicolet Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
11%
9%
White
72%
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
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolet Elementary School's ranking?
Nicolet Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Nicolet Elementary School?
97 students attend Nicolet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Nicolet Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicolet Elementary School?
Nicolet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nicolet Elementary School offer ?
Nicolet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicolet Elementary School part of?
Nicolet Elementary School is part of Menasha Joint School District.
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