Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pope Farm Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pope Farm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pope Farm Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pope Farm Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pope Farm 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
#60 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
39%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
51%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pope Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Pope Farm Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Pope Farm Elementary School often compared to?
Pope Farm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Ridge Elementary School, West Middleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Pope Farm Elementary School?
410 students attend Pope Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pope Farm Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pope Farm Elementary School?
Pope Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pope Farm Elementary School offer ?
Pope Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Pope Farm Elementary School part of?
Pope Farm Elementary School is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
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