Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pier Elementary serves the southwest part of Fond Du Lac, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pier Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
274 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
75 acres
School Motto
Changing Outcomes
School Rankings
Pier 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 Pier Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1286 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)28.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pier Elementary School's ranking?
Pier Elementary School is ranked #1286 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Pier Elementary School often compared to?
Pier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waters Elementary School, Rosenow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Pier Elementary School?
274 students attend Pier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pier Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pier Elementary School?
Pier Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pier Elementary School offer ?
Pier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pier Elementary School part of?
Pier Elementary School is part of Fond Du Lac School District.
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