Kosciuszko Elementary

Summary:

Kosciuszko Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cudahy, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 186. The school is part of the Cudahy School District, which is ranked 383 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kosciuszko Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 20.7% in 2018-2019 to 41.7% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average and other nearby schools in the Cudahy School District. The school's test scores, as measured by the Forward Exam, are generally below the Cudahy School District and Wisconsin state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th grade math proficiency rate was 23.53%, compared to 39.02% for the district and 55.05% for the state. However, the school's Hispanic students and English Language Learner students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 30-40% of Wisconsin elementary schools in those categories.

Kosciuszko Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.19% to 97.98% over the past few years, suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. When compared to other elementary schools in the Cudahy School District, Kosciuszko Elementary generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, it is worth noting that the entire Cudahy School District is struggling, with all three of its elementary schools ranking in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5252 S Kirkwood Ave
       Cudahy, WI  53110-1943


(414) 294-7200

District: Cudahy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
715th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,310 Help


Students who attend Kosciuszko Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cudahy Middle
High:    Cudahy High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.3%
Hispanic:
25.3%
African American:
10.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


 See top rated Wisconsin elementary schools

 Compare Kosciuszko Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Kosciuszko Elementary ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cudahy School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.42. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.3%), Hispanic (25.3%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cudahy School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kosciuszko Elementary is 11.3, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Cudahy School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Kosciuszko Elementary employs 16.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kosciuszko Elementary is $15,310. 2 elementary schools in the Cudahy School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kosciuszko Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kosciuszko Elementary 715th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Kosciuszko Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Cudahy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cudahy School District 383rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Kosciuszko Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Kosciuszko Elementary?

Rank History for Kosciuszko Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Kosciuszko Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.78 264th 632 58.2%
2006 57.61 393rd 712 44.8%
2007 58.04 368th 689 46.6%
2008 52.10 614th 1021 39.9%
2009 38.03 794th 1030 22.9%
2010 28.75 875th 1045 16.3%
2011 35.64 841st 1046 19.6%
2012 50.35 673rd 1045 35.6%
2013 28.29 873rd 1053 17.1%
2014 30.82 866th 1061 18.4%
2015 25.57 903rd 1076 16.1%
2016 31.66 815th 1075 24.2%
2017 32.34 806th 1071 24.7%
2018 33.73 770th 1025 24.9%
2019 38.18 729th 1037 29.7%
2021 22.61 866th 1050 17.5%
2022 55.13 518th 1067 51.5%
2023 48.41 622nd 1067 41.7%
2024 41.42 715th 1061 32.6%
See the entire list of Wisconsin Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kosciuszko Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.33 125th 287 56.4%
2021 27.84 186th 222 16.2%
2024 86.24 19th 269 92.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Kosciuszko Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.18 498th 721 30.9%
2019 35.34 487th 742 34.4%
2021 35.13 494th 746 33.8%
2022 78.37 80th 748 89.3%
2023 44.47 407th 770 47.1%
2024 49.41 372nd 790 52.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kosciuszko Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.75 556th 854 34.9%
2019 39.27 577th 874 34.0%
2021 28.15 664th 847 21.6%
2022 71.35 151st 859 82.4%
2023 62.18 267th 871 69.3%
2024 51.72 416th 866 52.0%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Kosciuszko Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.24 675th 997 32.3%
2019 44.38 630th 1002 37.1%
2021 19.19 851st 1004 15.2%
2022 50.95 548th 1017 46.1%
2023 46.83 606th 1010 40.0%
2024 38.19 718th 1011 29.0%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Kosciuszko Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.42 764th 997 23.4%
2019 35.98 724th 1002 27.7%
2021 30.73 759th 1003 24.3%
2022 60.91 385th 1017 62.1%
2023 49.53 578th 1011 42.8%
2024 45.72 629th 1012 37.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Kosciuszko Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.18 257th 271 5.2%
2019 33.98 174th 266 34.6%
2021 54.46 98th 274 64.2%
2022 56.53 108th 296 63.5%
2024 53.08 136th 331 58.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Kosciuszko Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.19 566th 686 17.5%
2019 33.84 532nd 718 25.9%
2021 13.43 654th 699 6.4%
2022 54.39 328th 704 53.4%
2023 42.65 445th 715 37.8%
2024 36.78 514th 727 29.3%
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.

Kosciuszko Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Kosciuszko Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 221 2 23 9 1 n/a n/a 0 256
1999 252 5 24 16 9 n/a n/a 0 306
2000 232 7 19 26 13 n/a n/a 0 297
2001 233 10 13 23 8 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 250 17 4 39 4 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 250 17 4 39 4 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 247 18 3 45 4 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 232 15 4 58 5 n/a n/a 0 314
2006 264 21 1 69 5 n/a n/a 0 360
2007 229 17 3 66 4 n/a n/a 0 319
2008 220 20 8 62 7 n/a n/a 0 317
2009 206 19 12 75 8 n/a n/a 0 320
2010 227 20 11 72 5 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 216 13 3 80 4 0 21 0 337
2012 205 16 6 83 5 0 27 0 342
2013 208 9 3 71 3 0 20 0 314
2014 209 5 5 65 3 0 24 0 311
2015 203 2 5 60 2 0 25 0 297
2016 193 4 7 59 4 0 23 0 290
2017 197 10 13 54 3 0 22 0 299
2018 184 10 11 42 2 0 24 0 273
2019 161 9 9 35 4 0 19 0 237
2020 125 10 6 46 5 0 16 0 208
2021 114 17 4 42 6 0 15 0 198
2022 109 21 4 49 5 1 13 0 202
2023 101 19 2 47 4 1 12 0 186

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 Kosciuszko Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 256 15.1 17.0 19.1
1999 306 22.8 13.4 27.1
2000 297 22.4 13.3 32.3
2001 287 22.8 12.6 32.1
2002 314 25.1 12.5 41.1
2003 314 25.1 12.5 41.1
2004 317 23.3 13.6 39.4
2005 314 23.9 13.1 n/a
2006 360 26.5 13.6 n/a
2007 319 26.3 12.1 47.3
2008 317 25.4 12.5 50.2
2009 320 24.5 13.1 50
2010 335 26.7 12.5 48.7
2011 337 26.7 12.5 51.6
2012 342 19.6 17.4 50.6
2013 314 20.7 15.1 62.1
2014 311 20.3 15.3 55.3
2015 297 n/a n/a 57.6
2016 290 18.0 16.1 56.6
2017 299 20.9 14.3 60.5
2018 273 19.6 13.9 65.6
2019 237 19.2 12.3 73.8
2020 208 18.0 11.5 72.6
2021 198 18.9 10.4 98
2022 202 17.3 11.6 75.2
2023 186 16.4 11.3 74.2

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 Kosciuszko Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 256 15.1 17.0 19.1
1999 306 22.8 13.4 27.1
2000 297 22.4 13.3 32.3
2001 287 22.8 12.6 32.1
2002 314 25.1 12.5 41.1
2003 314 25.1 12.5 41.1
2004 317 23.3 13.6 39.4
2005 314 23.9 13.1 n/a
2006 360 26.5 13.6 n/a
2007 319 26.3 12.1 47.3
2008 317 25.4 12.5 50.2
2009 320 24.5 13.1 50
2010 335 26.7 12.5 48.7
2011 337 26.7 12.5 51.6
2012 342 19.6 17.4 50.6
2013 314 20.7 15.1 62.1
2014 311 20.3 15.3 55.3
2015 297 n/a n/a 57.6
2016 290 18.0 16.1 56.6
2017 299 20.9 14.3 60.5
2018 273 19.6 13.9 65.6
2019 237 19.2 12.3 73.8
2020 208 18.0 11.5 72.6
2021 198 18.9 10.4 98
2022 202 17.3 11.6 75.2
2023 186 16.4 11.3 74.2

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 Kosciuszko Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $832 (6.3%) $12,306 (93.7%) $13,137
2020 $873 (6.0%) $13,763 (94.0%) $14,636
2021 $1,289 (8.4%) $14,021 (91.6%) $15,310

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kosciuszko 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 729th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 622nd of 1067 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kosciuszko Elementary)34.346.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cudahy School District)36.441.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kosciuszko Elementary)34.333.3
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cudahy School District)44.343.1
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kosciuszko Elementary)3750
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cudahy School District)4235.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kosciuszko Elementary)48.27.1
 41%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cudahy School District)39.321.1
 18.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Kosciuszko Elementary)51.964.3
 12.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Cudahy School District)55.351.4
 3.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Kosciuszko Elementary)55.650
 5.6%
   4th Grade Science (Cudahy School District)5035.9
 14.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kosciuszko Elementary)37.846.4
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cudahy School District)41.726.4
 15.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kosciuszko Elementary)28.942.9
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cudahy School District)38.923.3
 15.6%
   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 Students237186
 21.5%
African American919
 111.1%
American Indian44
Asian92
 77.8%
Hispanic3547
 34.3%
Pacific Islander01
White161101
 37.3%
Two or More Races1912
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.8%74.2%
 0.4%


Schools Near Kosciuszko Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Kosciuszko Elementary

Students at Kosciuszko Elementary are 54% White, 25% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Kosciuszko Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cudahy Middle
High : Cudahy High

Kosciuszko Elementary ranks 715th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Kosciuszko Elementary.


Rate Kosciuszko Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Kosciuszko Elementary!




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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1565 milliseconds.