Yahara Elementary School

234 N Lexington Pkwy
Deforest, WI 53532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Yahara Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Yahara Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Yahara Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yahara Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#977 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
38%
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30-34%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
83%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yahara Elementary School's ranking?
Yahara Elementary School is ranked #977 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Yahara Elementary School often compared to?
Yahara Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Point Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Yahara Elementary School?
339 students attend Yahara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Yahara Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yahara Elementary School?
Yahara Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yahara Elementary School offer ?
Yahara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yahara Elementary School part of?
Yahara Elementary School is part of De Forest Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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