Unity Elementary School

1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Unity Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Unity Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Unity Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Unity Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1289 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
38%
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20-24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
n/a
9%
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White
85%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Unity Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Unity Elementary School's ranking?
Unity Elementary School is ranked #1289 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Unity Elementary School often compared to?
Unity Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Luck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Unity Elementary School?
383 students attend Unity Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Unity Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Unity Elementary School offer ?
Unity Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Unity Elementary School part of?
Unity Elementary School is part of Unity School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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