Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Poynette Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Poynette Elementary serves the entire Poynette, WI school district, encompassing an area of approximately 96 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance being about 7.3 miles from the school's location.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poynette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Poynette Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poynette Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poynette Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#390 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poynette Elementary School's ranking?
Poynette Elementary School is ranked #390 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Poynette Elementary School often compared to?
Poynette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Poynette Elementary School?
416 students attend Poynette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Poynette Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poynette Elementary School?
Poynette Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poynette Elementary School offer ?
Poynette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Poynette Elementary School part of?
Poynette Elementary School is part of Poynette School District.
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