Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Oconto 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Oconto Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oconto, WI, covering approximately 99.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oconto Elementary School's student population of 340 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-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Oconto 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 Oconto Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1044 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oconto Elementary School's ranking?
Oconto Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Oconto Elementary School?
340 students attend Oconto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oconto Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oconto Elementary School?
Oconto Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oconto Elementary School offer ?
Oconto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oconto Elementary School part of?
Oconto Elementary School is part of Oconto Unified School District.
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