Halmstad Elementary School

565 E South Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Halmstad 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Halmstad Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Halmstad Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Halmstad Elementary School is 0.33, 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)
#567 out of 1984 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
38%
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35-39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
81%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Halmstad Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Halmstad Elementary School's ranking?
Halmstad Elementary School is ranked #567 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Halmstad Elementary School often compared to?
Halmstad Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Southview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Halmstad Elementary School?
397 students attend Halmstad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Halmstad Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halmstad Elementary School?
Halmstad Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Halmstad Elementary School offer ?
Halmstad Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Halmstad Elementary School part of?
Halmstad Elementary School is part of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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