Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winskill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Winskill Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lancaster school district, covering approximately 144.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winskill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Winskill Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winskill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winskill Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#447 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. 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)10.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Flying Arrows
School Mascot
Flying Arrows
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winskill Elementary School's ranking?
Winskill Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Winskill Elementary School often compared to?
Winskill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fennimore Elementary School, Boscobel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Winskill Elementary School?
435 students attend Winskill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Winskill Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winskill Elementary School?
Winskill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winskill Elementary School offer ?
Winskill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winskill Elementary School part of?
Winskill Elementary School is part of Lancaster Community School District.
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