Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenwood City 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenwood City Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Glenwood City school district, encompassing approximately 113.5 square miles. The area typically features a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenwood City Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
307 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 ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood City 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 Glenwood City Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1209 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. 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)11.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Glenwood City Elementary School's ranking?
Glenwood City Elementary School is ranked #1209 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Glenwood City Elementary School?
307 students attend Glenwood City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Glenwood City Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenwood City Elementary School?
Glenwood City Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenwood City Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glenwood City Elementary School part of?
Glenwood City Elementary School is part of Glenwood City School District.
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