Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colby 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colby Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Colby, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 165 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colby Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colby 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 Colby Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1044 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
38%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
59%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colby Elementary School's ranking?
Colby Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Colby Elementary School often compared to?
Colby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbotsford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Colby Elementary School?
354 students attend Colby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Colby Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colby Elementary School?
Colby Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colby Elementary School offer ?
Colby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colby Elementary School part of?
Colby Elementary School is part of Colby School District.
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