Serving 20 students in grades 3-4, Almena Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Almena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1984 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
20%
9%
White
60%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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 Almena Elementary School's ranking?
Almena Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Almena Elementary School?
20 students attend Almena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Almena Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Almena Elementary School?
Almena Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Almena Elementary School offer ?
Almena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Almena Elementary School part of?
Almena Elementary School is part of Barron Area School District.
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