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Birchwood Elementary

Summary:

Birchwood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Birchwood, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the Birchwood School District, which is ranked 298 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Birchwood Elementary faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 6.1% in 2018-2019 to 20.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Cameron Elementary (11.0%) and Bruce Elementary (20.4%). The school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the state and district averages, with only 26.67% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.07%. Additionally, Birchwood Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.84% to 53.47% in recent years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Cameron Elementary (42.42%) and Haugen Elementary (34.09%).

Interestingly, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.1 to 10 students per teacher in recent years, does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 327 out of 1,037 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 860 out of 1,061 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance has been declining relative to other schools in the state. However, a nearby charter school, Birchwood Public Montessori, has outperformed Birchwood Elementary in several areas, such as 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency (62.5% vs. 26.67% in 2023-2024) and chronic absenteeism (0.0% vs. 20.2% in 2022-2023).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 S Wilson St
       Birchwood, WI  54817-8841

(715) 354-3471

District: Birchwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
860th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,054 Help


Students who attend Birchwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Birchwood Middle
High:    Birchwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  101

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
5.0%
American Indian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Birchwood Elementary ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.62. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (5%), American Indian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birchwood Elementary is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birchwood Elementary is $18,054.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Birchwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Birchwood Elementary 860th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Birchwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Birchwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Birchwood School District 298th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Birchwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Birchwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 32.88 827th 1021 19.0%
2009 39.38 781st 1030 24.2%
2010 38.23 785th 1045 24.9%
2011 39.44 809th 1046 22.7%
2012 49.84 688th 1045 34.2%
2013 57.36 481st 1053 54.3%
2014 59.73 440th 1061 58.5%
2015 43.50 727th 1076 32.4%
2016 26.28 861st 1075 19.9%
2017 52.88 546th 1071 49.0%
2018 64.01 362nd 1025 64.7%
2019 67.05 327th 1037 68.5%
2021 62.28 393rd 1050 62.6%
2022 54.81 526th 1067 50.7%
2023 22.96 874th 1067 18.1%
2024 23.62 860th 1061 18.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Birchwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.22 89th 854 89.6%
2019 86.95 31st 874 96.5%
2023 21.76 763rd 871 12.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Birchwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.42 361st 997 63.8%
2019 58.23 439th 1002 56.2%
2022 52.61 526th 1017 48.3%
2023 16.00 870th 1010 13.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Birchwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.72 380th 997 61.9%
2019 74.82 192nd 1002 80.8%
2022 33.47 747th 1017 26.5%
2023 16.06 870th 1011 13.9%
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Rank History for White students at Birchwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.41 146th 699 79.1%
2024 17.71 648th 727 10.9%
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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 Birchwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 192 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 194
1990 192 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1991 191 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 158 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 162
1993 194 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 199
1994 193 2 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 204
1995 209 0 0 6 7 n/a n/a 0 222
1996 209 0 0 6 7 n/a n/a 0 222
1997 197 0 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 207
1998 215 1 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 221
1999 219 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 227
2000 226 1 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 235
2001 202 1 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 210
2002 205 1 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 213
2003 205 1 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 213
2004 202 2 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 213
2005 1 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1
2006 119 0 0 3 8 n/a n/a 0 130
2007 123 0 1 2 8 n/a n/a 0 134
2008 117 1 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 125
2009 128 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 134
2010 113 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 117
2011 91 0 0 24 2 0 0 0 117
2012 124 0 0 20 3 0 1 0 148
2013 144 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 149
2014 127 1 0 2 6 0 4 0 140
2015 123 3 0 3 2 0 3 0 134
2016 105 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 111
2017 112 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 118
2018 100 0 0 2 1 0 4 0 107
2019 85 0 0 4 2 0 4 0 95
2020 100 0 0 1 7 0 6 0 114
2021 70 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 73
2022 80 1 0 6 4 0 4 0 95
2023 90 0 0 5 4 0 2 0 101

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 Birchwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 194 13.5 14.3 25.3
1990 195 11.5 16.9 22.6
1991 197 10.0 19.7 23.9
1992 162 12.0 13.5 26.5
1993 199 11.2 17.8 30.2
1994 204 12.7 16.1 27.5
1995 222 12.5 17.8 26.1
1996 222 12.5 17.8 26.1
1997 207 12.3 16.8 26.1
1998 221 12.3 18.0 22.6
1999 227 12.9 17.6 40.1
2000 235 14.2 16.5 35.7
2001 210 11.3 18.6 30.5
2002 213 16.9 12.6 36.6
2003 213 16.9 12.6 36.6
2004 213 19.3 11.0 46
2005 1 11.0 0.1 n/a
2006 130 10.7 12.1 n/a
2007 134 10.7 12.5 48.5
2008 125 11.3 11.1 57.6
2009 134 10.9 12.3 54.5
2010 117 10.6 10.9 52.1
2011 117 10.8 10.7 63.2
2012 148 11.1 13.2 64.2
2013 149 12.0 12.3 70.5
2014 140 10.0 13.9 64.3
2015 134 n/a n/a 62.7
2016 111 10.0 11.1 59.5
2017 118 8.9 13.1 51.7
2018 107 7.9 13.4 52.3
2019 95 8.4 11.2 56.8
2020 114 8.7 13.0 49.1
2021 73 9.0 8.1 43.8
2022 95 9.4 10.0 3.2
2023 101 10.0 10.0 53.5

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 Birchwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 194 13.5 14.3 25.3
1990 195 11.5 16.9 22.6
1991 197 10.0 19.7 23.9
1992 162 12.0 13.5 26.5
1993 199 11.2 17.8 30.2
1994 204 12.7 16.1 27.5
1995 222 12.5 17.8 26.1
1996 222 12.5 17.8 26.1
1997 207 12.3 16.8 26.1
1998 221 12.3 18.0 22.6
1999 227 12.9 17.6 40.1
2000 235 14.2 16.5 35.7
2001 210 11.3 18.6 30.5
2002 213 16.9 12.6 36.6
2003 213 16.9 12.6 36.6
2004 213 19.3 11.0 46
2005 1 11.0 0.1 n/a
2006 130 10.7 12.1 n/a
2007 134 10.7 12.5 48.5
2008 125 11.3 11.1 57.6
2009 134 10.9 12.3 54.5
2010 117 10.6 10.9 52.1
2011 117 10.8 10.7 63.2
2012 148 11.1 13.2 64.2
2013 149 12.0 12.3 70.5
2014 140 10.0 13.9 64.3
2015 134 n/a n/a 62.7
2016 111 10.0 11.1 59.5
2017 118 8.9 13.1 51.7
2018 107 7.9 13.4 52.3
2019 95 8.4 11.2 56.8
2020 114 8.7 13.0 49.1
2021 73 9.0 8.1 43.8
2022 95 9.4 10.0 3.2
2023 101 10.0 10.0 53.5

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 Birchwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,458 (9.7%) $13,500 (90.2%) $14,959
2020 $547 (4.3%) $12,279 (95.7%) $12,826
2021 $1,446 (8.0%) $16,609 (92.0%) $18,054

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Birchwood 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 327th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 874th of 1067 Elementary schools
 50.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Birchwood Elementary)56.320
 36.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Birchwood School District)54.616.7
 37.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Birchwood Elementary)62.520
 42.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Birchwood School District)54.616.7
 37.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Birchwood Elementary)53.323.1
 30.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Birchwood School District)57.126.7
 30.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Birchwood Elementary)33.330.8
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Birchwood School District)33.333.3
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Birchwood Elementary)86.753.9
 32.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Birchwood School District)8153.3
 27.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Birchwood Elementary)66.746.2
 20.5%
   4th Grade Science (Birchwood School District)66.746.7
 20%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Birchwood Elementary)5014.3
 35.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Birchwood School District)53.326.3
 27%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Birchwood Elementary)42.921.4
 21.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Birchwood School District)46.721.1
 25.6%
   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 Students95101
 6.3%
African American00
American Indian24
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White8590
 5.9%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%53.5%
 3.4%

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Students at Birchwood Elementary are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Birchwood Elementary.

Students who attend Birchwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Birchwood Middle
High : Birchwood High

Birchwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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