Washington Elementary School

600 Grove St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#505 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
55-59%
39%
40-44%
38%
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
228 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Beaver Dam Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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