Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peshtigo Elementary School ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Peshtigo Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Peshtigo school district, encompassing approximately 85.4 square miles. It typically takes parents 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peshtigo Elementary School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peshtigo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peshtigo 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
#762 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peshtigo Elementary School's ranking?
Peshtigo Elementary School is ranked #762 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Peshtigo Elementary School often compared to?
Peshtigo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crivitz Elementary School, Marinette Intermediate, Marinette Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Peshtigo Elementary School?
580 students attend Peshtigo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Peshtigo Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peshtigo Elementary School?
Peshtigo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peshtigo Elementary School offer ?
Peshtigo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peshtigo Elementary School part of?
Peshtigo Elementary School is part of Peshtigo School District.
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