Summary:
Thorson Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, serving 548 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Cedarburg School District, Thorson Elementary has consistently been one of the best elementary schools in the state, ranking 17th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Thorson Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82.61% of 3rd-grade students, 79.07% of 4th-grade students, and 91.49% of 5th-grade students scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, white, and students with special education needs.
Thorson Elementary's success is further highlighted by its low chronic absenteeism rate, which has ranged from 1.7% to 7.2% in recent years, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student has been relatively consistent, ranging from $9,866 to $10,410 in recent years. Compared to nearby schools, such as those in the Port Washington-Saukville School District, Thorson Elementary's academic performance and student demographics are notably stronger, with a lower percentage of students from low-income families and a relatively low student-teacher ratio.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Cedarburg School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,410
Students who attend Thorson Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6
Number of students: 552
Racial breakdown:
White:
93.5%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Asian:
1.3%
African American:
1.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.2%
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