Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wabeno 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than 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 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wabeno Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wabeno school district, covering approximately 350.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wabeno Elementary School's student population of 196 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wabeno Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wabeno Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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
#1324 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
35%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wabeno Elementary School's ranking?
Wabeno Elementary School is ranked #1324 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wabeno Elementary School?
196 students attend Wabeno Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wabeno Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wabeno Elementary School?
Wabeno Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wabeno Elementary School offer ?
Wabeno Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wabeno Elementary School part of?
Wabeno Elementary School is part of Wabeno Area School District.
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