Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tonawanda Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonawanda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tonawanda Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tonawanda Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonawanda Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1991 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
82%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonawanda Elementary School's ranking?
Tonawanda Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Tonawanda Elementary School often compared to?
Tonawanda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookfield Elementary School, Swanson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Tonawanda Elementary School?
520 students attend Tonawanda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tonawanda Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonawanda Elementary School?
Tonawanda Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tonawanda Elementary School offer ?
Tonawanda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonawanda Elementary School part of?
Tonawanda Elementary School is part of Elmbrook School District.
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