Powers Elementary School serves 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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-1
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Powers Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Powers Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Powers Elementary School?
315 students attend Powers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Powers Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powers Elementary School?
Powers Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Powers Elementary School offer ?
Powers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Powers Elementary School part of?
Powers Elementary School is part of Beloit Turner School District.
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