Elk Mound High School is a public high school located in Elk Mound, Wisconsin. It is a member of the Dunn-St. Croix Conference.
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Elk Mound High 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 39%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Mound High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elk Mound High School's student population of 368 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Elk Mound High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Mound High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mounder/elk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Mound High School's ranking?
Elk Mound High School is ranked #1230 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Elk Mound High School often compared to?
Elk Mound High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Menomonie High 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 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk Mound High School?
The graduation rate of Elk Mound High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elk Mound High School?
368 students attend Elk Mound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Elk Mound High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Mound High School?
Elk Mound High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elk Mound High School offer ?
Elk Mound High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elk Mound High School part of?
Elk Mound High School is part of Elk Mound Area School District.
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