Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Elementary serves the southern part of Antigo, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles, with most families typically driving 5-10 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1.1 miles, while the furthest edge is 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Elementary School's student population of 154 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
North 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 North Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1285 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
84%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Elementary School's ranking?
North Elementary School is ranked #1285 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are North Elementary School often compared to?
North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
154 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of North Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Antigo Unified School District.
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