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Converse Elementary

Summary:

Converse Elementary is a public elementary school in Beloit, Wisconsin, serving 317 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Beloit School District, which is ranked 423 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Converse Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on the Forward Exam across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.31% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.07% and the district average of 22.09%. The school's 5th-grade performance is particularly low, with only 12.73% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 54.24% and the district average of 13.51%. Converse Elementary also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.76% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 24.8% in 2019-2020 to 57.4% in 2021-2022.

While Converse Elementary spends significantly more per student than the state average, with $15,953 spent per student in 2020-2021 compared to the state average of $12,568, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below the state and district averages. This suggests that additional funding alone may not be the sole solution to improving student performance. Nearby schools in the Janesville School District and the Beloit Turner School District significantly outperform Converse Elementary on academic measures, indicating that targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific needs of the student population may be necessary to help the school improve its academic performance and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1602 Townline Ave
       Beloit, WI  53511-3248

(608) 361-2105

District: Beloit School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
902nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,953 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  437

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.5%
Hispanic:
29.1%
African American:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Compare Details Converse Elementary ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Beloit School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Student population at Converse Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), Hispanic (29.1%), African American (17.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Converse Elementary is 13.3, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Beloit School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Converse Elementary is $15,953. 4 elementary schools in the Beloit School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Converse Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Converse Elementary 902nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Converse Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Beloit School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Beloit School District 423rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Converse Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Converse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.73 538th 633 15.0%
2006 34.72 557th 712 21.8%
2007 26.91 566th 689 17.9%
2008 29.24 857th 1021 16.1%
2009 20.88 917th 1030 11.0%
2010 37.10 795th 1045 23.9%
2011 57.50 526th 1046 49.7%
2024 17.98 902nd 1061 15.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Converse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.39 155th 269 42.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Converse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.84 530th 790 32.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Converse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.17 761st 866 12.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Converse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.03 863rd 1011 14.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Converse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.63 826th 1012 18.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Converse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.10 203rd 331 38.7%
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Rank History for White students at Converse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.67 673rd 727 7.4%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Converse Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 35 9 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 394
1989 350 29 10 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 394
1990 328 34 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1991 333 34 11 9 2 n/a n/a 0 389
1992 321 39 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 320 44 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 313 41 11 5 3 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 280 57 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1996 280 57 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1997 294 40 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 289 32 6 12 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 270 35 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2000 280 39 0 18 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 269 45 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2002 265 32 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 265 32 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 255 37 4 35 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2005 233 45 5 41 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 227 47 5 51 2 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 200 56 6 53 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2008 211 65 5 64 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 238 66 4 66 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2010 246 73 4 64 3 n/a n/a 0 390
2011 225 56 3 69 2 2 20 0 377
2012 185 79 2 68 2 2 28 0 366
2013 186 78 2 64 2 1 37 0 370
2014 209 88 3 87 2 1 42 0 432
2015 212 75 2 96 1 1 40 0 427
2016 195 62 2 104 3 1 49 0 416
2017 197 67 2 110 5 0 44 0 425
2018 192 65 2 100 4 0 38 0 401
2019 206 63 2 87 3 0 30 0 391
2020 200 67 2 85 3 0 33 0 390
2021 164 61 1 71 1 0 36 0 334
2022 157 58 1 78 1 0 37 0 332
2023 137 56 1 82 0 0 41 0 317
2024 177 78 1 127 0 0 54 0 437

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 Converse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 23.0 17.1 28.4
1989 394 21.0 18.7 10.7
1990 378 18.0 21.0 16.1
1991 389 18.0 21.6 27
1992 377 18.0 20.9 25.2
1993 379 18.8 20.2 33
1994 373 19.2 19.4 31.9
1995 357 18.0 19.8 29.7
1996 357 18.0 19.8 29.7
1997 352 19.0 18.5 30.7
1998 341 16.8 20.3 27.9
1999 322 17.9 18.0 31.4
2000 340 19.6 17.3 40.6
2001 349 18.9 18.5 41.5
2002 337 18.5 18.2 35.6
2003 337 18.5 18.2 35.6
2004 331 18.0 18.4 37.2
2005 326 18.0 18.1 n/a
2006 332 17.7 18.8 n/a
2007 316 18.2 17.4 43.4
2008 347 19.3 18.0 43.2
2009 376 21.0 17.9 48.1
2010 390 21.6 18.0 60.3
2011 377 23.8 15.8 63.4
2012 366 n/a n/a 76.8
2013 370 28.5 12.9 81.9
2014 432 31.6 13.6 85
2015 427 n/a n/a 82.9
2016 416 33.0 12.6 81.3
2017 425 26.6 15.9 77.9
2018 401 26.8 14.9 72.8
2019 391 28.9 13.5 76
2020 390 24.6 15.8 79
2021 334 27.0 12.3 81.1
2022 332 26.7 12.3 76.2
2023 317 24.5 12.9 74.8
2024 437 32.6 13.3 76.7

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 Converse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 23.0 17.1 28.4
1989 394 21.0 18.7 10.7
1990 378 18.0 21.0 16.1
1991 389 18.0 21.6 27
1992 377 18.0 20.9 25.2
1993 379 18.8 20.2 33
1994 373 19.2 19.4 31.9
1995 357 18.0 19.8 29.7
1996 357 18.0 19.8 29.7
1997 352 19.0 18.5 30.7
1998 341 16.8 20.3 27.9
1999 322 17.9 18.0 31.4
2000 340 19.6 17.3 40.6
2001 349 18.9 18.5 41.5
2002 337 18.5 18.2 35.6
2003 337 18.5 18.2 35.6
2004 331 18.0 18.4 37.2
2005 326 18.0 18.1 n/a
2006 332 17.7 18.8 n/a
2007 316 18.2 17.4 43.4
2008 347 19.3 18.0 43.2
2009 376 21.0 17.9 48.1
2010 390 21.6 18.0 60.3
2011 377 23.8 15.8 63.4
2012 366 n/a n/a 76.8
2013 370 28.5 12.9 81.9
2014 432 31.6 13.6 85
2015 427 n/a n/a 82.9
2016 416 33.0 12.6 81.3
2017 425 26.6 15.9 77.9
2018 401 26.8 14.9 72.8
2019 391 28.9 13.5 76
2020 390 24.6 15.8 79
2021 334 27.0 12.3 81.1
2022 332 26.7 12.3 76.2
2023 317 24.5 12.9 74.8
2024 437 32.6 13.3 76.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Converse Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,038 (7.7%) $12,379 (92.3%) $13,416
2020 $941 (7.2%) $12,091 (92.8%) $13,032
2021 $1,763 (11.1%) $14,190 (88.9%) $15,953

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Converse 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Converse Elementary)30.822
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beloit School District)24.912
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Converse Elementary)43.131.4
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beloit School District)36.318
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students391317
 18.9%
African American6356
 11.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic8782
 5.7%
Pacific Islander00
White206137
 33.5%
Two or More Races3041
 36.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76%74.8%
 1.2%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 437 students attended Converse Elementary.

Students at Converse Elementary are 41% White, 29% Hispanic, 18% African American, 12% Two or more races.

Converse Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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