Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bayfield 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayfield Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, serving an area of approximately 134.5 square miles around Bayfield, WI, with typical drives to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and distances to the zone's edge averaging 7.1 miles. The furthest edge of the zone is located nearly 11.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayfield Elementary School's student population of 189 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bayfield 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 Bayfield Elementary School is 0.56, which is more 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
#1786 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
64%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
12%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayfield Elementary School's ranking?
Bayfield Elementary School is ranked #1786 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bayfield Elementary School?
189 students attend Bayfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bayfield Elementary School students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayfield Elementary School?
Bayfield Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayfield Elementary School offer ?
Bayfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bayfield Elementary School part of?
Bayfield Elementary School is part of Bayfield School District.
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