Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Algoma Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Algoma Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Algoma school district, covering an area of approximately 68.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Algoma Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Algoma Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Algoma Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Algoma Elementary School's ranking?
Algoma Elementary School is ranked #1324 out of 1,962 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Algoma Elementary School?
301 students attend Algoma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Algoma Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Algoma Elementary School?
Algoma Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Algoma Elementary School offer ?
Algoma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Algoma Elementary School part of?
Algoma Elementary School is part of Algoma School District.
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