Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Tainter 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 14% 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: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tainter Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Rice Lake school district, encompassing approximately 236.9 square miles. The typical drive within this zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and some areas located as far as 19.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tainter Elementary School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Rice Lake Warrior Way is one of the foremost advances in the emphasis of school-wide systems of educational support.
School Rankings
Tainter 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 Tainter Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#712 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tainter Elementary School's ranking?
Tainter Elementary School is ranked #712 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Tainter Elementary School often compared to?
Tainter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Tainter Elementary School?
445 students attend Tainter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tainter Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tainter Elementary School?
Tainter Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tainter Elementary School offer ?
Tainter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tainter Elementary School part of?
Tainter Elementary School is part of Rice Lake Area School District.
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