Ithaca Elementary School (Closed 2024)

24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ithaca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
#1253 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
39%
25-29%
38%
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ithaca Elementary School's ranking?
Ithaca Elementary School is ranked #1253 out of 1,991 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Ithaca Elementary School?
150 students attend Ithaca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ithaca Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ithaca Elementary School?
Ithaca Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ithaca Elementary School offer ?
Ithaca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ithaca Elementary School part of?
Ithaca Elementary School is part of Ithaca School District.

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