Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fontana 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 45-49% (which is higher 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fontana Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fontana school district, covering approximately 10.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fontana Elementary School's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
197 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence to Self, Others, and Community
School Rankings
Fontana 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 Fontana Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#671 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fontana Elementary School's ranking?
Fontana Elementary School is ranked #671 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Fontana Elementary School often compared to?
Fontana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reek Elementary School, Walworth 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Fontana Elementary School?
197 students attend Fontana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fontana Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fontana Elementary School?
Fontana Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fontana Elementary School offer ?
Fontana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fontana Elementary School part of?
Fontana Elementary School is part of Fontana J8 School District.
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