Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Plover-whiting 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 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plover-whiting Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plover-whiting Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plover-whiting Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1333 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plover-whiting Elementary School's ranking?
Plover-whiting Elementary School is ranked #1333 out of 1,984 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Plover-whiting Elementary School?
457 students attend Plover-whiting Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Plover-whiting Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plover-whiting Elementary School?
Plover-whiting Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plover-whiting Elementary School offer ?
Plover-whiting Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plover-whiting Elementary School part of?
Plover-whiting Elementary School is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.
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