Mclane Elementary School

833 Chestnut St
West Bend, WI 53095
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mclane Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : McLane Elementary serves the western part of West Bend, WI, covering an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Mclane Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Mclane Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclane Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#114 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
76%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
24%
0.41

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
2.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Mclane Elementary School's ranking?
Mclane Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mclane Elementary School often compared to?
Mclane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fair Park Elementary School, Decorah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mclane Elementary School?
340 students attend Mclane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mclane Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mclane Elementary School?
Mclane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mclane Elementary School offer ?
Mclane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mclane Elementary School part of?
Mclane Elementary School is part of West Bend School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : McLane Elementary serves the western part of West Bend, WI, covering an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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