Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tigerton 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tigerton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tigerton Elementary School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tigerton 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 Tigerton Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#1420 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
85%
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
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tigerton Elementary School's ranking?
Tigerton Elementary School is ranked #1420 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Tigerton Elementary School?
128 students attend Tigerton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Tigerton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tigerton Elementary School?
Tigerton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tigerton Elementary School offer ?
Tigerton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tigerton Elementary School part of?
Tigerton Elementary School is part of Tigerton School District.
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