Chegwin Elementary School

109 E Merrill Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chegwin 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Chegwin Elementary serves the west part of Fond Du Lac, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chegwin Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Chegwin 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 Chegwin Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1584 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

10-14%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
30%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
17%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
38%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
62%
0.73

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
25%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Chegwin Comets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chegwin Elementary School's ranking?
Chegwin Elementary School is ranked #1584 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Chegwin Elementary School often compared to?
Chegwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Waters Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Chegwin Elementary School?
296 students attend Chegwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Chegwin Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chegwin Elementary School?
Chegwin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chegwin Elementary School offer ?
Chegwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chegwin Elementary School part of?
Chegwin Elementary School is part of Fond Du Lac School District.

School Reviews

Review Chegwin Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Chegwin Elementary serves the west part of Fond Du Lac, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Request Information

Quick Links