Mineral Point Elementary School

611 Cothern St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mineral Point 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Mineral Point Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Mineral Point Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mineral Point Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#505 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
55-59%
39%
40-44%
38%
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mineral Point Elementary School's ranking?
Mineral Point Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mineral Point Elementary School often compared to?
Mineral Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodgeville Elementary School, Highland Community 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 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mineral Point Elementary School?
366 students attend Mineral Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mineral Point Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral Point Elementary School?
Mineral Point Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mineral Point Elementary School offer ?
Mineral Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mineral Point Elementary School part of?
Mineral Point Elementary School is part of Mineral Point Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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