Wheatland J1 School District

The Wheatland J1 School District in Wisconsin is home to a single public elementary school, Wheatland Center Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 612 students. Despite operating with relatively low spending per student, Wheatland Center Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a statewide ranking between 426-454 out of over 1,000 schools.

Wheatland Center Elementary's performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized test, is generally above the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Social Studies. The school boasts a lower than average dropout rate of 0.8% and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3, which is favorable compared to state norms. While the school's math proficiency rates have shown more variability, ranging from 33.85% to 77.19% across different grade levels, its ELA and social studies scores have been relatively stable and strong.

With a free/reduced lunch rate of 33.01%, Wheatland Center Elementary serves a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, making its academic performance even more impressive. The school's ability to maintain high proficiency rates while operating at a relatively low cost per student of $12,364 is a notable accomplishment, suggesting the Wheatland J1 School District is managing its resources effectively.