Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Butte Des Morts 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 44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Butte des Morts Elementary serves the west part of Menasha, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butte Des Morts Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Butte Des Morts 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 Butte Des Morts Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1177 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
57%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butte Des Morts Elementary School's ranking?
Butte Des Morts Elementary School is ranked #1177 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Butte Des Morts Elementary School often compared to?
Butte Des Morts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clovis Grove Elementary School, Coolidge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Butte Des Morts Elementary School?
445 students attend Butte Des Morts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Butte Des Morts Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butte Des Morts Elementary School?
Butte Des Morts Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butte Des Morts Elementary School offer ?
Butte Des Morts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Butte Des Morts Elementary School part of?
Butte Des Morts Elementary School is part of Menasha Joint School District.
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