Red Smith K-8

2765 Sussex St
Green Bay, WI 54311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 861 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Red Smith K-8 ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 861 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Red Smith K-8's student population of 861 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
861 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Red Smith K-8 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 Red Smith K-8 is 0.53, which is equal to 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)
#1118 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Red Smith K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red Smith K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Red Smith K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
14%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
66%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Red Smith K-8 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
28%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Red Smith K-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Smith K-8's ranking?
Red Smith K-8 is ranked #1118 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Red Smith K-8 often compared to?
Red Smith K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Aldo Leopold Community School K-8, Edison Middle School, Wequiock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Red Smith K-8?
861 students attend Red Smith K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Red Smith K-8 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Smith K-8?
Red Smith K-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Smith K-8 offer ?
Red Smith K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Smith K-8 part of?
Red Smith K-8 is part of Green Bay Area Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 861 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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