Al Behrman Elementary

Summary:

Al Behrman Elementary is a public elementary school in Baraboo, Wisconsin, serving 269 students in grades K-5 and part of the Baraboo School District, which is ranked 294 out of 428 districts in the state.

While Al Behrman Elementary performs below the district and state averages in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, the school does better in Mathematics, with 4th-grade proficiency rates exceeding the district and state. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.9% in 2019-2020 to 33.1% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than nearby schools like North Freedom Elementary (9.7%) and Willson Elementary (13.8%). Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, but White students and students with special education needs struggling, and male students ranking in the bottom decile of Wisconsin elementary schools.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Al Behrman Elementary, with 67.66% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces in academic performance and chronic absenteeism. To address these issues, the school will need to implement targeted and effective instructional strategies, investigate the root causes of chronic absenteeism, and provide more equitable support for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 400 Mulberry St
       Baraboo, WI  53913-3012


(608) 355-3910

District: Baraboo School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
642nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,922 Help


Students who attend Al Behrman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jack Young Middle
High:    Baraboo High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Hispanic:
11.5%
Two or more races:
6.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


 See top rated Wisconsin elementary schools

 Compare Al Behrman Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Al Behrman Elementary ranks worse than 60.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Baraboo School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.83. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), Hispanic (11.5%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Baraboo School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Al Behrman Elementary is 10.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Baraboo School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Al Behrman Elementary employs 25.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Al Behrman Elementary is $12,922. 2 elementary schools in the Baraboo School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Al Behrman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Al Behrman Elementary 642nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Al Behrman Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Baraboo School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Baraboo School District 294th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Al Behrman Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Al Behrman Elementary?

Rank History for Al Behrman Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Al Behrman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.16 96th 633 84.8%
2005 21.54 528th 632 16.5%
2006 39.49 535th 712 24.9%
2007 39.32 524th 689 23.9%
2008 26.00 871st 1021 14.7%
2009 39.25 783rd 1030 24.0%
2010 33.81 828th 1045 20.8%
2011 32.81 860th 1046 17.8%
2012 36.14 837th 1045 19.9%
2013 51.21 586th 1053 44.3%
2014 57.05 484th 1061 54.4%
2015 46.75 681st 1076 36.7%
2016 43.44 682nd 1075 36.6%
2017 54.15 526th 1071 50.9%
2018 45.38 635th 1025 38.0%
2019 56.50 481st 1037 53.6%
2021 46.13 635th 1050 39.5%
2022 41.84 707th 1067 33.7%
2023 40.16 707th 1067 33.7%
2024 47.83 642nd 1061 39.5%
See the entire list of Wisconsin Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Al Behrman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.69 74th 96 22.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Al Behrman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.66 324th 721 55.1%
2019 68.96 149th 742 79.9%
2021 33.18 515th 746 31.0%
2022 26.69 590th 748 21.1%
2023 39.44 456th 770 40.8%
2024 58.96 270th 790 65.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Al Behrman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.35 303rd 854 64.5%
2019 69.49 182nd 874 79.2%
2021 65.70 213th 847 74.9%
2022 53.02 387th 859 54.9%
2023 46.06 489th 871 43.9%
2024 55.83 370th 866 57.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Al Behrman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.31 638th 997 36.0%
2019 55.47 477th 1002 52.4%
2021 54.91 471st 1004 53.1%
2022 52.19 531st 1017 47.8%
2023 55.07 505th 1010 50.0%
2024 49.48 601st 1011 40.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Al Behrman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.96 559th 997 43.9%
2019 56.62 452nd 1002 54.9%
2021 38.08 689th 1003 31.3%
2022 33.50 745th 1017 26.7%
2023 26.38 813th 1011 19.6%
2024 46.62 622nd 1012 38.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Al Behrman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.55 38th 271 86.0%
2019 84.35 27th 266 89.8%
2021 47.19 131st 274 52.2%
2022 70.61 64th 296 78.4%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Al Behrman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.43 527th 686 23.2%
2019 39.04 485th 718 32.5%
2021 34.84 504th 699 27.9%
2022 27.60 563rd 704 20.0%
2023 25.14 590th 715 17.5%
2024 32.39 544th 727 25.2%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Al Behrman Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Al Behrman Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 201 n/a 1 n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 205
1990 195 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 199
1991 210 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 218
1992 239 0 2 2 6 n/a n/a 0 249
1993 252 4 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 262
1994 232 4 1 8 6 n/a n/a 0 251
1995 286 6 4 4 8 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 286 6 4 4 8 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 290 7 4 2 6 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 242 3 3 6 7 n/a n/a 0 261
1999 226 2 3 6 9 n/a n/a 0 246
2000 224 6 3 7 6 n/a n/a 0 246
2001 218 7 2 6 10 n/a n/a 0 243
2002 204 8 0 8 9 n/a n/a 0 229
2003 204 8 0 8 9 n/a n/a 0 229
2004 210 7 0 9 10 n/a n/a 0 236
2005 233 9 0 13 6 n/a n/a 0 261
2006 243 7 2 21 11 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 262 9 2 39 10 n/a n/a 0 322
2008 255 13 2 36 6 n/a n/a 0 312
2009 272 10 3 34 6 n/a n/a 0 325
2010 282 7 3 34 9 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 287 8 2 44 7 0 1 0 349
2012 286 2 3 56 7 0 3 0 357
2013 292 4 2 45 6 0 9 0 358
2014 301 9 1 42 4 0 10 0 367
2015 280 11 1 35 7 0 23 0 357
2016 262 16 2 42 3 0 23 0 348
2017 260 9 1 50 2 0 25 0 347
2018 247 13 2 45 2 0 29 0 338
2019 241 14 4 39 4 0 27 0 329
2020 237 11 4 42 3 0 27 0 324
2021 222 9 5 41 4 0 24 0 305
2022 233 8 4 41 3 0 24 0 313
2023 207 4 5 31 4 0 18 0 269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Al Behrman Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 205 11.7 17.5 24.4
1990 199 14.4 13.8 25.1
1991 218 14.1 15.4 13.3
1992 249 16.3 15.2 16.5
1993 262 16.7 15.7 17.6
1994 251 16.3 15.4 15.5
1995 308 19.6 15.7 14.6
1996 308 19.6 15.7 14.6
1997 309 21.7 14.2 13.3
1998 261 19.2 13.6 13.8
1999 246 19.5 12.6 20.3
2000 246 19.8 12.4 18.7
2001 243 20.1 12.1 17.7
2002 229 17.9 12.8 30.6
2003 229 17.9 12.8 30.6
2004 236 19.1 12.4 33.1
2005 261 18.9 13.8 n/a
2006 284 23.7 12.0 n/a
2007 322 22.1 14.6 41.9
2008 312 22.4 13.9 33
2009 325 22.5 14.4 57.2
2010 335 21.7 15.4 62.7
2011 349 21.2 16.4 67.9
2012 357 25.1 14.2 66.4
2013 358 26.0 13.7 66.8
2014 367 25.3 14.4 70.6
2015 357 n/a n/a 68.9
2016 348 25.0 13.9 72.7
2017 347 26.2 13.2 64.8
2018 338 25.9 13.0 63.6
2019 329 27.1 12.1 74.8
2020 324 26.8 12.0 7.1
2021 305 26.4 11.5 73.8
2022 313 27.6 11.3 69.3
2023 269 25.4 10.5 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Al Behrman Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 205 11.7 17.5 24.4
1990 199 14.4 13.8 25.1
1991 218 14.1 15.4 13.3
1992 249 16.3 15.2 16.5
1993 262 16.7 15.7 17.6
1994 251 16.3 15.4 15.5
1995 308 19.6 15.7 14.6
1996 308 19.6 15.7 14.6
1997 309 21.7 14.2 13.3
1998 261 19.2 13.6 13.8
1999 246 19.5 12.6 20.3
2000 246 19.8 12.4 18.7
2001 243 20.1 12.1 17.7
2002 229 17.9 12.8 30.6
2003 229 17.9 12.8 30.6
2004 236 19.1 12.4 33.1
2005 261 18.9 13.8 n/a
2006 284 23.7 12.0 n/a
2007 322 22.1 14.6 41.9
2008 312 22.4 13.9 33
2009 325 22.5 14.4 57.2
2010 335 21.7 15.4 62.7
2011 349 21.2 16.4 67.9
2012 357 25.1 14.2 66.4
2013 358 26.0 13.7 66.8
2014 367 25.3 14.4 70.6
2015 357 n/a n/a 68.9
2016 348 25.0 13.9 72.7
2017 347 26.2 13.2 64.8
2018 338 25.9 13.0 63.6
2019 329 27.1 12.1 74.8
2020 324 26.8 12.0 7.1
2021 305 26.4 11.5 73.8
2022 313 27.6 11.3 69.3
2023 269 25.4 10.5 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Al Behrman Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $753 (7.0%) $10,051 (93.0%) $10,804
2020 $763 (6.5%) $10,934 (93.5%) $11,696
2021 $1,141 (8.8%) $11,781 (91.2%) $12,922

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Al Behrman Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 481st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 707th of 1067 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Al Behrman Elementary)5426.5
 27.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baraboo School District)49.730.8
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Al Behrman Elementary)7242.9
 29.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Baraboo School District)62.247.8
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Al Behrman Elementary)51.936
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Baraboo School District)44.943.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Al Behrman Elementary)44.242
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Baraboo School District)45.444.6
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Al Behrman Elementary)59.652
 7.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Baraboo School District)54.661.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Al Behrman Elementary)57.746
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Baraboo School District)55.154.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Al Behrman Elementary)31.733.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Baraboo School District)41.338.1
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Al Behrman Elementary)36.742.9
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Baraboo School District)48.147.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students329269
 18.2%
African American144
 71.4%
American Indian44
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic3931
 20.5%
Pacific Islander00
White241207
 14.1%
Two or More Races2718
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%67.7%
 7.1%


Schools Near Al Behrman Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Al Behrman Elementary

Students at Al Behrman Elementary are 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Al Behrman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jack Young Middle
High : Baraboo High

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Al Behrman Elementary.

Al Behrman Elementary ranks 642nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


Rate Al Behrman Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Al Behrman Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 40 milliseconds.