Is Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary a good school?

Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary ranks 200 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary?

Students at Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Cochrane-Fountain City High

Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

Summary:

Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary is a public elementary school serving 290 students in grades PK-6 in Fountain City, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Cochrane-Fountain City School District, which is ranked 122 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary has consistently performed well on the Forward Exam, with a significant number of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science across grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-6th grade students outperformed the state averages in all subject areas, with particularly strong results in 3rd grade Mathematics and 4th grade Social Studies. The school has also excelled in supporting its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 3% of Wisconsin elementary schools for this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools, Arcadia Elementary and Alma Elementary, Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary outperforms on academic measures, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subject areas. While the school has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, this is an area that may require monitoring and attention going forward.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629-7910

(608) 687-4171

District: Cochrane-Fountain City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,472

Students who attend Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary usually attend:

High:

Cochrane-Fountain City High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.31. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary employs 24.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary is $12,472.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary 200^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Cochrane-Fountain City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cochrane-Fountain City School District 122^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	75.28	138^th	633	78.2%
2008	67.60	334^th	1021	67.3%
2009	70.34	266^th	1030	74.2%
2010	75.56	173^rd	1045	83.4%
2011	68.65	291^st	1046	72.2%
2012	69.41	293^rd	1045	72.0%
2013	60.87	411^th	1053	61.0%
2014	63.57	374^th	1061	64.8%
2015	57.21	530^th	1076	50.7%
2016	56.92	487^th	1075	54.7%
2017	49.92	590^th	1071	44.9%
2018	58.18	452^nd	1025	55.9%
2019	67.34	325^th	1037	68.7%
2021	63.57	374^th	1050	64.4%
2022	54.29	535^th	1067	49.9%
2023	49.74	606^th	1067	43.2%
2024	77.31	200^th	1061	81.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	36.89	465^th	721	35.5%
2019	39.58	428^th	742	42.3%
2021	54.01	286^th	746	61.7%
2022	43.04	411^th	748	45.1%
2023	60.17	247^th	770	67.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	58.65	299^th	854	65.0%
2019	76.62	104^th	874	88.1%
2021	81.73	62^nd	847	92.7%
2022	63.33	260^th	859	69.7%
2023	63.09	260^th	871	70.1%
2024	90.09	25^th	866	97.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	59.21	427^th	997	57.2%
2019	63.90	360^th	1002	64.1%
2021	62.72	371^st	1004	63.0%
2022	54.09	496^th	1017	51.2%
2023	50.17	561^st	1010	44.5%
2024	77.24	181^st	1011	82.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	56.13	458^th	997	54.1%
2019	69.53	265^th	1002	73.6%
2021	63.20	367^th	1003	63.4%
2022	54.15	499^th	1017	50.9%
2023	48.95	586^th	1011	42.0%
2024	75.07	216^th	1012	78.7%

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Rank History for White students at Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.58	488^th	686	28.9%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	435	n/a	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	439
1990	431	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	434
1991	449	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	454
1992	444	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	449
1993	463	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	470
1994	435	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	438
1995	434	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	440
1996	434	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	440
1997	413	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	417
1998	390	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	392
1999	408	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	410
2000	386	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	388
2001	372	4	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	382
2002	352	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	358
2003	352	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	358
2004	354	2	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	363
2005	401	0	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	408
2006	385	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	392
2007	386	2	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	395
2008	393	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	403
2009	385	6	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	397
2010	377	6	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	389
2011	364	3	1	4	0	0	2	374
2012	378	3	1	3	0	0	0	385
2013	376	3	1	5	0	0	2	387
2014	379	4	0	7	0	0	0	390
2015	354	3	0	6	0	0	2	365
2016	320	2	0	8	0	0	4	334
2017	320	1	0	15	0	0	6	342
2018	314	2	0	17	0	0	12	345
2019	297	2	0	13	0	0	11	323
2020	300	4	0	12	0	0	12	328
2021	264	4	0	8	0	0	13	289
2022	260	1	0	8	0	0	9	278
2023	262	5	0	9	0	0	14	290
2024	259	1	0	13	0	0	12	285

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 Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	439	28.5	15.4	11.8
1990	434	31.0	14.0	9.2
1991	454	30.5	14.8	6.8
1992	449	31.5	14.2	12.7
1993	470	33.6	14.0	8.9
1994	438	27.9	15.7	9.4
1995	440	29.6	14.9	10.7
1996	440	29.6	14.9	10.7
1997	417	28.0	14.9	8.9
1998	392	27.2	14.4	8.7
1999	410	27.8	14.7	16.3
2000	388	27.5	14.1	13.7
2001	382	27.5	13.9	17.5
2002	358	27.1	13.2	19.6
2003	358	27.1	13.2	19.6
2004	363	27.1	13.4	21.5
2005	408	26.8	15.2	n/a
2006	392	27.0	14.5	n/a
2007	395	25.1	15.7	20.3
2008	403	26.2	15.4	20.6
2009	397	26.5	15.0	23.4
2010	389	25.8	15.0	30.3
2011	374	24.5	15.2	27.5
2012	385	24.5	15.6	37.7
2013	387	24.6	15.7	37.7
2014	390	25.6	15.2	39.7
2015	365	n/a	n/a	34.2
2016	334	26.0	12.8	33.8
2017	342	25.5	13.3	34.2
2018	345	26.8	12.8	34.5
2019	323	25.8	12.5	35.6
2020	328	25.9	12.6	32.6
2021	289	25.4	11.3	36.7
2022	278	25.4	10.9	30.2
2023	290	26.4	10.9	36.6
2024	285	24.2	11.7	41.1

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 Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	439	28.5	15.4	11.8
1990	434	31.0	14.0	9.2
1991	454	30.5	14.8	6.8
1992	449	31.5	14.2	12.7
1993	470	33.6	14.0	8.9
1994	438	27.9	15.7	9.4
1995	440	29.6	14.9	10.7
1996	440	29.6	14.9	10.7
1997	417	28.0	14.9	8.9
1998	392	27.2	14.4	8.7
1999	410	27.8	14.7	16.3
2000	388	27.5	14.1	13.7
2001	382	27.5	13.9	17.5
2002	358	27.1	13.2	19.6
2003	358	27.1	13.2	19.6
2004	363	27.1	13.4	21.5
2005	408	26.8	15.2	n/a
2006	392	27.0	14.5	n/a
2007	395	25.1	15.7	20.3
2008	403	26.2	15.4	20.6
2009	397	26.5	15.0	23.4
2010	389	25.8	15.0	30.3
2011	374	24.5	15.2	27.5
2012	385	24.5	15.6	37.7
2013	387	24.6	15.7	37.7
2014	390	25.6	15.2	39.7
2015	365	n/a	n/a	34.2
2016	334	26.0	12.8	33.8
2017	342	25.5	13.3	34.2
2018	345	26.8	12.8	34.5
2019	323	25.8	12.5	35.6
2020	328	25.9	12.6	32.6
2021	289	25.4	11.3	36.7
2022	278	25.4	10.9	30.2
2023	290	26.4	10.9	36.6
2024	285	24.2	11.7	41.1

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 Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$697 (6.0%)	$10,857 (94.0%)	$11,554
2020	$266 (2.4%)	$10,692 (97.6%)	$10,958
2021	$495 (4.0%)	$11,976 (96.0%)	$12,472

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 325^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 606^th of 1067 Elementary schools	25.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	60	53.1	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	60	53.1	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	75	65.6	9.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	75	65.6	9.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	58.3	36.1	22.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	58.3	36.1	22.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	58.3	27.8	30.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	58.3	27.8	30.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	70.8	61.1	9.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	70.8	61.1	9.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	72.9	52.8	20.1%
4th Grade Science (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	72.9	52.8	20.1%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	40	33.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	40	33.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	48	33.3	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	48	33.3	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	34.9	36.7	1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	34.9	36.7	1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary)	41.9	46.7	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cochrane-Fountain City School District)	41.9	46.7	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	290	10.2%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	9	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	297	262	11.8%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	36.6%	0.9%

Schools Near Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	S2770 State Road 35	Fountain City	54629	Buffalo County	Cochrane-Fountain City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 687-4171	285	24	11.7	41.1%	259 (90.9%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	77.3	200^th of 1061 public elementary schools	81.1%		49.7	606^th of 1067 public elementary schools	43.2%	406	67.6	83.3	69.7	51.4			89.2	63.3	63.6	64.9			86.7		73.3		$12,472	$495	$11,976
Alma Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	S1618 State Road 35	Alma	54610	Buffalo County	Alma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 685-4416	176	14	12.7	39.8%	165 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	67.5	366^th of 1061 public elementary schools	65.5%		58.1	482^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	54.8%	116	42.1	80.0	61.5	60.0	66.7	68.4	73.7	65.0	53.9	60.0	60.0	57.9	65.0	73.7	75.0	52.6	$13,455	$796	$12,660
Arcadia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	358 E River St	Arcadia	54612	Trempealeau County	Arcadia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 323-3315	531	45	11.9	86.3%	74 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	452 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	19.8	888^th of 1061 public elementary schools	16.3%		14.7	923^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	13.5%	35	26.1	22.7					50.0	46.7					38.9		21.1		$15,233	$769	$14,464

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