Bannach Elementary School

5400 Walter St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bannach Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bannach Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Bannach Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bannach Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#121 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bannach Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bannach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bannach 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.
70-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bannach 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
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bannach Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bannach Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bannach Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
9%
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White
84%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bannach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bannach Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Bannach Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bannach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bannach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bannach Elementary School's ranking?
Bannach Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bannach Elementary School often compared to?
Bannach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bannach Elementary School?
379 students attend Bannach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bannach Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% 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 Bannach Elementary School?
Bannach Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bannach Elementary School offer ?
Bannach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bannach Elementary School part of?
Bannach Elementary School is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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