Grand Avenue Elementary School

225 Grand Ave
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 416 students in grades 3-5, Grand Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grand Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grand Avenue Elementary School's student population of 416 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 3-5
Total Students
416 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Grand Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Avenue Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#623 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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53%
38%
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38%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
88%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Avenue Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 1,984 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Grand Avenue Elementary School?
416 students attend Grand Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grand Avenue Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Avenue Elementary School?
Grand Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Grand Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Grand Avenue Elementary School part of?
Grand Avenue Elementary School is part of Sauk Prairie School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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