Pelican Elementary School
- Pelican Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Pelican Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- Pelican Elementary School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 333 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pelican Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pelican Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1303 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 92% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rhinelander School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pelican Elementary School is Rhinelander High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is James Williams Middle School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rhinelander James Williams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 483 students
2.0 miles
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715)365-9220 2.0 6-8 483 - Rhinelander Rhinelander High School Grades: 9-12 | 724 students
2.1 miles
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715)365-9500 2.1 9-12 724 - Rhinelander Northwoods Community Secondary School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 67 students
2.3 miles
665 Coolidge Ave, 1st Fl
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715)365-9500 2.3 6-12 67 - Rhinelander Central Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 192 students
2.4 miles
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715)365-9600 2.4 4-5 192 - Rhinelander Crescent Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 384 students
3.2 miles
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715)365-9137 3.2 PK-3 384
School Reviews
| 2 I moved to a new school in the middle of the school year last year. I had so many problems with Pelican School in Rhinelander getting the help my daughter needed. My daughter was in every special ed class there was, & still everything was a struggle. Especially in spelling because Rhinelander has a stradegy of the child memorizes the word with no meaning behind it & then they test them. They also diminished my daughter & made her feel less worthy than others. (Mind you this is a child that does not have behavioral issues.) We moved to a school that has a phonics program and same student ratio. Like magic not even a year later my daughter no longer needs any special ed classes & is thriving along with her friends. I would never recommend the Rhinelander School District. I am also s Pre-K teacher so have some teaching background. - Posted by Parent - cryst |
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