Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Winkler Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Winkler Elementary serves the southeast part of Burlington, WI, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 24.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being about 4.8 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 10.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winkler 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
Winkler Elementary School's student population of 207 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winkler Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winkler Elementary School is 0.33, which is less 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
#204 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Winkler Elementary School's ranking?
Winkler Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Winkler Elementary School often compared to?
Winkler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dyer Elementary School, Fall River Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Winkler Elementary School?
207 students attend Winkler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Winkler Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winkler Elementary School?
Winkler Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winkler Elementary School offer ?
Winkler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winkler Elementary School part of?
Winkler Elementary School is part of Burlington Area School District.
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