Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
15%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dorchester Elementary School?
129 students attend Dorchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dorchester Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorchester Elementary School?
Dorchester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dorchester Elementary School offer ?
Dorchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dorchester Elementary School part of?
Dorchester Elementary School is part of Colby School District.
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