Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Owen-withee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Owen-Withee Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Owen, WI, covering an area of approximately 156.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owen-withee Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Owen-withee 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 Owen-withee Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#1094 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owen-withee Elementary School's ranking?
Owen-withee Elementary School is ranked #1094 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?
50-54% 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 Owen-withee Elementary School?
221 students attend Owen-withee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Owen-withee Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owen-withee Elementary School?
Owen-withee Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Owen-withee Elementary School offer ?
Owen-withee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Owen-withee Elementary School part of?
Owen-withee Elementary School is part of Owen-Withee School District.
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