Pine River Elementary School serves 134 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
How many students attend Pine River Elementary School?
134 students attend Pine River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pine River Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine River Elementary School?
Pine River Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine River Elementary School offer ?
Pine River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pine River Elementary School part of?
Pine River Elementary School is part of Merrill Area School District.
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