Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tibbets 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tibbets 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
School Overview
Tibbets Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tibbets 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 Tibbets Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tibbets Elementary School's ranking?
Tibbets Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Tibbets Elementary School often compared to?
Tibbets Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Tibbets Elementary School?
444 students attend Tibbets Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tibbets Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tibbets Elementary School?
Tibbets Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tibbets Elementary School offer ?
Tibbets Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tibbets Elementary School part of?
Tibbets Elementary School is part of Elkhorn Area School District.
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