Yahara Elementary School

8643 Raymond Rd
Edgerton, WI 53534
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yahara Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yahara Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Yahara Elementary School's student population of 118 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Yahara Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yahara Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#732 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-49%
39%
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40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yahara Elementary School 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.
60-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Yahara Elementary School 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
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
88%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yahara Elementary School's ranking?
Yahara Elementary School is ranked #732 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Yahara Elementary School?
118 students attend Yahara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Yahara Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yahara Elementary School?
Yahara Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yahara Elementary School offer ?
Yahara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yahara Elementary School part of?
Yahara Elementary School is part of Edgerton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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