One City Elementary School

1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
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Bottom 50%
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, One City 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

One City Elementary School's student population of 283 students has grown by 363% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

One City 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 One City Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1872 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
39%
≤10%
38%
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in One City Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in One City Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of One City 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
29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in One City 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 (19-20)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in One City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is One City Elementary School's ranking?
One City Elementary School is ranked #1872 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend One City Elementary School?
283 students attend One City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of One City Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of One City Elementary School?
One City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does One City Elementary School offer ?
One City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is One City Elementary School part of?
One City Elementary School is part of One City Schools Inc School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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