Cushing Elementary

Summary:

Cushing Elementary is a public elementary school located in Delafield, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 339. It is part of the Kettle Moraine School District, which is ranked 38th out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cushing Elementary has a strong performance history, consistently ranking in the top 12% of Wisconsin elementary schools and maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students significantly outperforming the state averages in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, Cushing's 5th-grade students achieved 79.59% proficiency in ELA and 87.76% proficiency in Math, compared to the state averages of 53.75% and 54.24%, respectively. The school's performance is also strong compared to other Kettle Moraine School District elementary schools, often ranking in the top half or top quarter.

While Cushing Elementary's overall performance is excellent, the school faces some challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, ranging from 2.9% to 13.0% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the nearby district and some neighboring schools. Additionally, the school's performance for students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds is more mixed, with rankings in the middle to lower range of the state. Nonetheless, Cushing's strong academic achievement, particularly in core subject areas, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest that it is a high-quality educational option for families in the Delafield area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 227 N Genesee St
       Delafield, WI  53018-1897


(262) 646-6700

District: Kettle Moraine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,315 Help


Students who attend Cushing Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kettle Moraine Middle
High:    Kettle Moraine High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cushing Elementary ranks better than 83.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Kettle Moraine School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.71. (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 Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cushing Elementary is 12.9, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Kettle Moraine School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cushing Elementary is $13,315, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Kettle Moraine School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cushing Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cushing Elementary 178th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Cushing Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kettle Moraine School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettle Moraine School District 38th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cushing Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cushing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.80 52nd 712 92.7%
2007 84.53 39th 689 94.3%
2008 81.71 59th 1021 94.2%
2009 67.29 339th 1030 67.1%
2010 74.58 195th 1045 81.3%
2011 75.82 162nd 1046 84.5%
2012 76.88 125th 1045 88.0%
2013 85.04 56th 1053 94.7%
2014 85.20 63rd 1061 94.1%
2015 86.94 41st 1076 96.2%
2016 83.57 119th 1075 88.9%
2017 94.19 12th 1071 98.9%
2018 88.93 47th 1025 95.4%
2019 81.96 122nd 1037 88.2%
2021 87.38 79th 1050 92.5%
2022 83.23 126th 1067 88.2%
2023 83.71 118th 1067 88.9%
2024 78.71 178th 1061 83.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cushing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.20 24th 721 96.7%
2019 77.93 91st 742 87.7%
2021 86.10 39th 746 94.8%
2022 77.85 81st 748 89.2%
2023 56.12 279th 770 63.8%
2024 67.61 198th 790 74.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cushing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.50 128th 854 85.0%
2019 42.86 528th 874 39.6%
2022 71.84 148th 859 82.8%
2023 63.54 255th 871 70.7%
2024 39.28 584th 866 32.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cushing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.86 20th 997 98.0%
2019 81.77 106th 1002 89.4%
2021 85.47 80th 1004 92.0%
2022 81.89 116th 1017 88.6%
2023 85.94 73rd 1010 92.8%
2024 76.58 192nd 1011 81.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cushing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.01 78th 997 92.2%
2019 79.59 137th 1002 86.3%
2021 83.99 91st 1003 90.9%
2022 81.16 135th 1017 86.7%
2023 75.25 207th 1011 79.5%
2024 78.14 174th 1012 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cushing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.37 91st 686 86.7%
2019 71.94 158th 718 78.0%
2021 83.47 73rd 699 89.6%
2022 74.32 140th 704 80.1%
2023 74.98 130th 715 81.8%
2024 73.22 165th 727 77.3%
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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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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Open Quote I attended this school for the majority of my elementary school education, and it is a wonderful place with an excellent learning environment and an influence of positive values. Cushing is an excellent school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cushing Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 259 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 260
1990 282 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1991 482 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1992 496 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1993 488 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 505 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1995 541 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1996 541 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1997 565 1 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1998 573 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1999 540 1 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 535 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 526 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 522 1 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 522 1 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 501 2 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 490 2 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 509
2006 475 3 6 8 4 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 466 2 10 7 4 n/a n/a 0 489
2008 427 3 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2009 420 2 15 8 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2010 408 7 17 10 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2011 407 2 14 17 1 0 17 0 458
2012 395 2 11 20 1 0 16 0 445
2013 412 0 11 19 1 0 15 0 458
2014 409 0 11 24 1 0 18 0 463
2015 418 2 13 19 1 0 17 0 470
2016 379 2 7 15 2 0 14 0 419
2017 388 1 8 16 2 0 16 0 431
2018 387 2 7 20 1 1 14 0 432
2019 380 3 6 29 1 0 13 0 432
2020 363 4 4 23 1 0 12 0 407
2021 316 5 4 28 1 0 9 0 363
2022 309 5 4 25 0 0 13 0 356
2023 297 5 4 21 0 0 12 0 339
2024 278 7 2 19 0 0 9 0 315

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 Cushing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 260 17.5 14.8 4.6
1990 285 17.5 16.2 3.5
1991 485 31.7 15.2 2.3
1992 499 33.0 15.1 2.6
1993 499 35.1 14.2 2.2
1994 517 32.6 15.9 2.7
1995 552 31.9 17.3 2
1996 552 31.9 17.3 2
1997 575 32.4 17.7 2.6
1998 580 33.5 17.3 2.2
1999 548 34.4 15.9 4.7
2000 542 36.5 14.8 4.1
2001 531 36.0 14.8 4.1
2002 535 35.4 15.1 5
2003 535 35.4 15.1 5
2004 515 32.1 16.0 4.7
2005 509 33.1 15.4 n/a
2006 496 33.0 15.0 n/a
2007 489 31.8 15.4 6.3
2008 453 31.6 14.3 5.3
2009 447 27.7 16.1 6.9
2010 444 28.4 15.6 10.6
2011 458 27.3 16.7 10.3
2012 445 25.9 17.1 10.1
2013 458 27.6 16.5 12.4
2014 463 27.9 16.5 13.6
2015 470 n/a n/a 12.8
2016 419 27.0 15.5 11.9
2017 431 26.6 16.1 7.9
2018 432 26.6 16.2 9.7
2019 432 25.6 16.8 12.5
2020 407 25.0 16.2 9.3
2021 363 26.4 13.7 11
2022 356 22.7 15.6 13.2
2023 339 23.5 14.3 14.2
2024 315 24.3 12.9 13.7

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 Cushing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 260 17.5 14.8 4.6
1990 285 17.5 16.2 3.5
1991 485 31.7 15.2 2.3
1992 499 33.0 15.1 2.6
1993 499 35.1 14.2 2.2
1994 517 32.6 15.9 2.7
1995 552 31.9 17.3 2
1996 552 31.9 17.3 2
1997 575 32.4 17.7 2.6
1998 580 33.5 17.3 2.2
1999 548 34.4 15.9 4.7
2000 542 36.5 14.8 4.1
2001 531 36.0 14.8 4.1
2002 535 35.4 15.1 5
2003 535 35.4 15.1 5
2004 515 32.1 16.0 4.7
2005 509 33.1 15.4 n/a
2006 496 33.0 15.0 n/a
2007 489 31.8 15.4 6.3
2008 453 31.6 14.3 5.3
2009 447 27.7 16.1 6.9
2010 444 28.4 15.6 10.6
2011 458 27.3 16.7 10.3
2012 445 25.9 17.1 10.1
2013 458 27.6 16.5 12.4
2014 463 27.9 16.5 13.6
2015 470 n/a n/a 12.8
2016 419 27.0 15.5 11.9
2017 431 26.6 16.1 7.9
2018 432 26.6 16.2 9.7
2019 432 25.6 16.8 12.5
2020 407 25.0 16.2 9.3
2021 363 26.4 13.7 11
2022 356 22.7 15.6 13.2
2023 339 23.5 14.3 14.2
2024 315 24.3 12.9 13.7

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 Cushing Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $397 (3.3%) $11,594 (96.7%) $11,991
2020 $333 (2.8%) $11,384 (97.1%) $11,718
2021 $454 (3.4%) $12,862 (96.6%) $13,315

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cushing 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 122nd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 118th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cushing Elementary)61.154.7
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kettle Moraine School District)53.649.5
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cushing Elementary)79.658.5
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kettle Moraine School District)64.758.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cushing Elementary)62.362.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kettle Moraine School District)6059
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cushing Elementary)59.762.8
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kettle Moraine School District)54.962
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Cushing Elementary)68.886.3
 17.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Kettle Moraine School District)66.678.1
 11.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Cushing Elementary)71.472.6
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Kettle Moraine School District)67.369.3
 2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cushing Elementary)5968.9
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kettle Moraine School District)57.560.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cushing Elementary)64.167.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kettle Moraine School District)6268.3
 6.3%
   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 Students432339
 21.5%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic2921
 27.6%
Pacific Islander00
White380297
 21.8%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%14.2%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cushing Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Cushing Elementary.

Students who attend Cushing Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kettle Moraine Middle
High : Kettle Moraine High

Students at Cushing Elementary are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Cushing Elementary ranks 178th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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