Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C H Bird 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bird Elementary serves the northwest part of Sun Prairie, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
C H Bird Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
C H Bird 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 C H Bird Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#1462 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
22%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
41%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C H Bird Elementary School's ranking?
C H Bird Elementary School is ranked #1462 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are C H Bird Elementary School often compared to?
C H Bird Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 C H Bird Elementary School?
333 students attend C H Bird Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of C H Bird Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C H Bird Elementary School?
C H Bird Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does C H Bird Elementary School offer ?
C H Bird Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C H Bird Elementary School part of?
C H Bird Elementary School is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
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