Winskill Elementary School

861 W Maple St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
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 (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 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:

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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)
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#447 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
72%
40%
39%
38%
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
94%
66%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
6%
0.12
(22-23)
10.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing

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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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 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

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