Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Fountain City, WI, covering an area of approximately 174.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School is 0.19, which is less 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
#779 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School's ranking?
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School is ranked #779 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School?
271 students attend Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School?
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School offer ?
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School part of?
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School is part of Cochrane-Fountain City School District.
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