Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lemonweir 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lemonweir Elementary serves the southwest part of Tomah, WI, covering an area of approximately 24.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemonweir Elementary School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lemonweir 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 Lemonweir Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#1443 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
75%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timber Wolf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemonweir Elementary School's ranking?
Lemonweir Elementary School is ranked #1443 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lemonweir Elementary School?
249 students attend Lemonweir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lemonweir Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemonweir Elementary School?
Lemonweir Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lemonweir Elementary School offer ?
Lemonweir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lemonweir Elementary School part of?
Lemonweir Elementary School is part of Tomah Area School District.
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