Washburn Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(715) 373-6199
Washburn Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Washburn Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washburn Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washburn Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 298 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Washburn Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washburn Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #404 out of 2029 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 11% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
Black | 1% | 9% |
White | 84% | 70% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.49 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 32% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Washburn School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washburn Elementary School is Washburn High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Washburn Middle School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ashland Middle School (6.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Washburn Washburn Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 87 students10
0.0 miles
305 W 4th Street
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199 0 7-8 87 - Washburn Washburn High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 168 students10
0.6 miles
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188 0.6 9-12 168 - Ashland Ashland Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 402 students10
6.7 miles
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087 6.7 6-8 402 - Ashland Oredocker Project School Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 47 students10
6.7 miles
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087 6.7 6-8 47 - Ashland Lake Superior High School Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 14 students
7.6 miles
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089 7.6 9-12 14
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