Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Badger 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Badger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Badger Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Badger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Badger Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1562 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
7%
9%
White
50%
68%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Badger Elementary School's ranking?
Badger Elementary School is ranked #1562 out of 1,984 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Badger Elementary School?
305 students attend Badger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Badger Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Badger Elementary School?
Badger Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Badger Elementary School offer ?
Badger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Badger Elementary School part of?
Badger Elementary School is part of Appleton Area School District.
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