Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lena Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lena Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lena school district, covering approximately 88.1 square miles in Lena, WI. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lena Elementary School's student population of 180 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lena Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lena Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#712 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
White
96%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lena Elementary School's ranking?
Lena Elementary School is ranked #712 out of 1,962 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lena Elementary School?
180 students attend Lena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lena Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lena Elementary School?
Lena Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lena Elementary School offer ?
Lena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lena Elementary School part of?
Lena Elementary School is part of Lena School District.
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