Thorson Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Thorson Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thorson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thorson Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Thorson Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thorson Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#15 out of 1984 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
2%
13%

Black
n/a
9%

White
95%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Thorson Elementary School's ranking?
Thorson Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Thorson Elementary School often compared to?
Thorson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saukville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Thorson Elementary School?
570 students attend Thorson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Thorson Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorson Elementary School?
Thorson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thorson Elementary School offer ?
Thorson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorson Elementary School part of?
Thorson Elementary School is part of Cedarburg School District.
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