Tonawanda Elementary

Summary:

Tonawanda Elementary is a public elementary school located in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 525. It is part of the Elmbrook School District, which is ranked 17th out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tonawanda Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Wisconsin, ranking within the top 40 schools in the state for the past several years. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent academic performance and other key metrics. Tonawanda Elementary students consistently outperform the state and district averages in the Forward Exam, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 75% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-5. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th and 5th grade, with over 80% of students proficient or better in several subject areas. Tonawanda Elementary also ranks within the top 25 Wisconsin elementary schools for several student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

Tonawanda Elementary outperforms the other Elmbrook School District elementary schools, such as Swanson Elementary, Brookfield Elementary, Burleigh Elementary, and Dixon Elementary, in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in most subject areas and grade levels. The nearby Wauwatosa and New Berlin school district elementary schools generally have lower academic performance compared to Tonawanda Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13605 Underwood River Pkwy
       Elm Grove, WI  53122-1299


(262) 785-3950

District: Elmbrook School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,484 Help


Students who attend Tonawanda Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pilgrim Park Middle
High:    Brookfield East High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Asian:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tonawanda Elementary ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Elmbrook School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.06. (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 Tonawanda Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Elmbrook School District. Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), two or more races (5.9%), Asian (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tonawanda Elementary is 15.8, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Elmbrook School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tonawanda Elementary is $12,484, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Elmbrook School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tonawanda Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tonawanda Elementary 37th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Tonawanda Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Elmbrook School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmbrook School District 17th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tonawanda Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tonawanda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.30 34th 633 94.6%
2006 85.33 41st 712 94.2%
2008 76.51 154th 1021 84.9%
2009 83.57 38th 1030 96.3%
2010 80.76 85th 1045 91.9%
2011 75.25 169th 1046 83.8%
2012 80.16 70th 1045 93.3%
2013 89.71 21st 1053 98.0%
2014 90.38 15th 1061 98.6%
2015 87.99 28th 1076 97.4%
2016 92.98 17th 1075 98.4%
2017 91.06 32nd 1071 97.0%
2018 91.01 30th 1025 97.1%
2019 92.61 23rd 1037 97.8%
2021 91.66 37th 1050 96.5%
2022 95.60 8th 1067 99.3%
2023 96.01 7th 1067 99.3%
2024 90.06 37th 1061 96.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tonawanda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.05 53rd 721 92.6%
2019 83.81 51st 742 93.1%
2021 95.62 8th 746 98.9%
2022 90.20 25th 748 96.7%
2023 92.38 19th 770 97.5%
2024 93.45 19th 790 97.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tonawanda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.56 75th 847 91.1%
2022 94.18 13th 859 98.5%
2023 95.59 10th 871 98.9%
2024 80.45 86th 866 90.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Tonawanda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.84 18th 997 98.2%
2019 92.60 14th 1002 98.6%
2021 88.97 51st 1004 94.9%
2022 93.78 14th 1017 98.6%
2023 94.44 12th 1010 98.8%
2024 89.64 35th 1011 96.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Tonawanda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.19 57th 997 94.3%
2019 89.46 43rd 1002 95.7%
2021 91.45 27th 1003 97.3%
2022 95.74 7th 1017 99.3%
2023 94.89 6th 1011 99.4%
2024 87.37 54th 1012 94.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tonawanda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.27 1st 116 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Tonawanda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.38 42nd 686 93.9%
2019 92.79 18th 718 97.5%
2021 88.23 34th 699 95.1%
2022 93.16 17th 704 97.6%
2023 94.37 11th 715 98.5%
2024 85.86 45th 727 93.8%
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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a student
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Open Quote I loved Tonawanda. Went there K4 through 5th grade and absolutely was an AMAZING school, with wonderful staff. All my teachers were beyond wonderful and I liked every one of them, even the teachers I didn't have, but got to talk to. Been 3 years, but I'm hoping to see one of the teachers I had and say hi. It's a wonderful school and although it is such a small community compared to the other elementary schools, you get to know everyone basically. Just a big family, had a great time there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tonawanda Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 498 3 17 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 520
1989 427 10 18 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 459
1990 397 25 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 415 28 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1992 451 31 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1993 466 36 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1994 463 37 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1995 453 34 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 453 34 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 438 31 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 364 24 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 365 24 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 366 18 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 349 23 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 342 21 24 6 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 342 21 24 6 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 362 16 24 6 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2005 334 16 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 342 20 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2007 343 21 25 8 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 352 21 27 7 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2009 326 27 34 7 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 322 24 39 8 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2011 328 20 40 13 1 0 4 0 406
2012 328 15 43 16 0 0 5 0 407
2013 331 9 34 21 0 0 5 0 400
2014 318 10 23 17 0 0 8 0 376
2015 322 8 25 19 0 0 7 0 381
2016 314 6 20 17 1 0 5 0 363
2017 325 3 22 17 1 0 10 0 378
2018 336 2 18 23 0 0 11 0 390
2019 344 2 16 24 0 0 13 0 399
2020 360 3 17 30 0 0 13 0 423
2021 346 5 16 24 0 0 17 0 408
2022 409 9 21 29 0 0 32 0 500
2023 432 12 27 23 0 0 31 0 525

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 Tonawanda Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 520 30.7 16.9 1.3
1989 459 28.8 15.9 2.4
1990 438 28.5 15.3 2.3
1991 462 27.8 16.6 0
1992 502 30.3 16.5 3.2
1993 520 30.9 16.8 3.7
1994 516 30.1 17.1 3.7
1995 496 28.6 17.3 3.6
1996 496 28.6 17.3 3.6
1997 483 30.6 15.8 3.3
1998 401 25.2 15.9 3.5
1999 410 24.3 16.9 4.4
2000 404 24.1 16.8 4.7
2001 394 25.1 15.7 5.1
2002 396 27.2 14.6 5.6
2003 396 27.2 14.6 5.6
2004 409 26.7 15.3 4.9
2005 377 30.4 12.4 n/a
2006 391 27.1 14.4 n/a
2007 397 25.6 15.5 6.8
2008 407 25.6 15.9 6.9
2009 394 23.9 16.5 8.9
2010 394 24.7 15.9 9.1
2011 406 25.4 15.9 9.1
2012 407 24.7 16.4 8.1
2013 400 25.0 16.0 8.8
2014 376 25.1 14.9 6.6
2015 381 n/a n/a 4.7
2016 363 24.0 15.1 6.3
2017 378 25.5 14.8 5.6
2018 390 27.2 14.3 4.1
2019 399 26.4 15.0 3.8
2020 423 28.0 15.0 5.7
2021 408 29.2 13.9 9.1
2022 500 32.9 15.1 8.4
2023 525 33.2 15.8 8.6

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 Tonawanda Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 520 30.7 16.9 1.3
1989 459 28.8 15.9 2.4
1990 438 28.5 15.3 2.3
1991 462 27.8 16.6 0
1992 502 30.3 16.5 3.2
1993 520 30.9 16.8 3.7
1994 516 30.1 17.1 3.7
1995 496 28.6 17.3 3.6
1996 496 28.6 17.3 3.6
1997 483 30.6 15.8 3.3
1998 401 25.2 15.9 3.5
1999 410 24.3 16.9 4.4
2000 404 24.1 16.8 4.7
2001 394 25.1 15.7 5.1
2002 396 27.2 14.6 5.6
2003 396 27.2 14.6 5.6
2004 409 26.7 15.3 4.9
2005 377 30.4 12.4 n/a
2006 391 27.1 14.4 n/a
2007 397 25.6 15.5 6.8
2008 407 25.6 15.9 6.9
2009 394 23.9 16.5 8.9
2010 394 24.7 15.9 9.1
2011 406 25.4 15.9 9.1
2012 407 24.7 16.4 8.1
2013 400 25.0 16.0 8.8
2014 376 25.1 14.9 6.6
2015 381 n/a n/a 4.7
2016 363 24.0 15.1 6.3
2017 378 25.5 14.8 5.6
2018 390 27.2 14.3 4.1
2019 399 26.4 15.0 3.8
2020 423 28.0 15.0 5.7
2021 408 29.2 13.9 9.1
2022 500 32.9 15.1 8.4
2023 525 33.2 15.8 8.6

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 Tonawanda Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $153 (1.3%) $11,481 (98.7%) $11,634
2020 $203 (1.7%) $11,510 (98.3%) $11,713
2021 $393 (3.1%) $12,092 (96.9%) $12,484

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tonawanda Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 7th of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tonawanda Elementary)61.775.6
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmbrook School District)58.666.5
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tonawanda Elementary)7084.2
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmbrook School District)73.474.9
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tonawanda Elementary)81.784.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmbrook School District)65.573.2
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tonawanda Elementary)83.190.6
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elmbrook School District)7676.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Tonawanda Elementary)85.987.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Elmbrook School District)73.982
 8.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Tonawanda Elementary)87.384.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Elmbrook School District)72.774.2
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tonawanda Elementary)71.469.6
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmbrook School District)64.365.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tonawanda Elementary)71.488.6
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elmbrook School District)76.477.8
 1.4%
   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 Students399525
 31.6%
African American212
 500%
American Indian00
Asian1627
 68.8%
Hispanic2423
 4.2%
Pacific Islander00
White344432
 25.6%
Two or More Races1331
 138.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.8%8.6%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tonawanda Elementary

Students at Tonawanda Elementary are 82% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Tonawanda Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pilgrim Park Middle
High : Brookfield East High

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended Tonawanda Elementary.

Yes! Tonawanda Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 37th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools.


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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.

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