Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Glarus Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: New Glarus Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in New Glarus, WI, covering approximately 80.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Glarus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Glarus Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Glarus 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 New Glarus Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#178 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 New Glarus Elementary School's ranking?
New Glarus Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are New Glarus Elementary School often compared to?
New Glarus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Pecatonica Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend New Glarus Elementary School?
419 students attend New Glarus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of New Glarus Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Glarus Elementary School?
New Glarus Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Glarus Elementary School offer ?
New Glarus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Glarus Elementary School part of?
New Glarus Elementary School is part of New Glarus School District.
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