Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rawson 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rawson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rawson Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rawson 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 Rawson Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
53%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
37%
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 Rawson Elementary School's ranking?
Rawson Elementary School is ranked #1230 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Rawson Elementary School often compared to?
Rawson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School, Blakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Rawson Elementary School?
379 students attend Rawson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rawson Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rawson Elementary School?
Rawson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rawson Elementary School offer ?
Rawson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rawson Elementary School part of?
Rawson Elementary School is part of South Milwaukee School District.
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