Serving 396 students in grades 3-5, Grand Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Avenue Elementary serves the southeast part of the Prairie Du Sac school district, covering an area of approximately 79.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 9.2 miles at its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grand Avenue Elementary School's student population of 396 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Grand Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 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 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
88%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #494 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Grand Avenue Elementary School?
396 students attend Grand Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grand Avenue Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Avenue Elementary School?
Grand Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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