Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prentice 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prentice Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Prentice, WI, covering approximately 419.3 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the edge and a furthest point reaching 21.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prentice Elementary School's student population of 133 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
133 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prentice 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 Prentice Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#771 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
89%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Buccaneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prentice Elementary School's ranking?
Prentice Elementary School is ranked #771 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Prentice Elementary School often compared to?
Prentice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Elementary School, Ladysmith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Prentice Elementary School?
133 students attend Prentice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Prentice Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Prentice Elementary School?
Prentice Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prentice Elementary School offer ?
Prentice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prentice Elementary School part of?
Prentice Elementary School is part of Prentice School District.
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