Elementary Schools in Manawa School District

The Manawa School District in Wisconsin has only one elementary school, Manawa Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 920 out of 1,067 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 565 out of 1,061 in 2023-2024.

Manawa Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state average, with only a few exceptions, such as higher proficiency rates in 3rd-grade ELA and Math. The school's performance in Social Studies and Science is more mixed, with 4th-grade students performing better than the state average in these subjects. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 9.9%, which may indicate challenges in student engagement and attendance.

While the school's higher-than-average spending per student suggests that the district is allocating significant resources to Manawa Elementary, the academic performance data suggests these resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (49.59%) may also indicate that the school is serving a population with greater socioeconomic challenges, which could be impacting the school's overall performance. Overall, Manawa Elementary appears to be a struggling school that may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and engagement.