Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oconto Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oconto Falls Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oconto Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oconto Falls Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#995 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
87%
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
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oconto Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Oconto Falls Elementary School is ranked #995 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Oconto Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Oconto Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard And Suamico 4k Collaborative by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Oconto Falls Elementary School?
519 students attend Oconto Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Oconto Falls Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oconto Falls Elementary School?
Oconto Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oconto Falls Elementary School offer ?
Oconto Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oconto Falls Elementary School part of?
Oconto Falls Elementary School is part of Oconto Falls Public School District.
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