Flynn Elementary

Summary:

Flynn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving 235 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Eau Claire Area School District, which is ranked 217 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Flynn Elementary's performance on the Forward Exam (Wisconsin's standardized test) has been mixed compared to the district and state averages. While the school's 4th-grade students performed better than the district and state in Social Studies and Science, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students performed slightly below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has also seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 5.3% in 2018-2019 to 11.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the performance gaps between different student subgroups, particularly white students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggest that the school and district may need to focus on addressing equity and opportunity gaps.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Eau Claire Area School District, Flynn Elementary's performance is generally in the middle of the pack. Schools like Putnam Heights Elementary and Robbins Elementary have outperformed Flynn in recent years, while schools like Longfellow Elementary have struggled. However, Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, also in the Eau Claire Area School District, has consistently outperformed Flynn Elementary and the district as a whole on the Forward Exam.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1430 Lee St
       Eau Claire, WI  54701


(715) 852-3300

District: Eau Claire Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
649th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,607 Help


Students who attend Flynn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Middle
High:    Memorial High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Flynn Elementary ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 9th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Eau Claire Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.15. (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 Flynn Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Eau Claire Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flynn Elementary is 11, which is the 2nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Eau Claire Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flynn Elementary is $14,607, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Eau Claire Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flynn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Flynn Elementary 649th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Flynn Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Eau Claire Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eau Claire Area School District 217th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flynn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Flynn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.51 410th 633 35.2%
2005 33.56 483rd 632 23.6%
2006 61.34 348th 712 51.1%
2007 32.04 549th 689 20.3%
2008 36.66 797th 1021 21.9%
2009 67.47 333rd 1030 67.7%
2010 61.74 444th 1045 57.5%
2011 51.05 649th 1046 38.0%
2012 49.43 700th 1045 33.0%
2013 39.86 753rd 1053 28.5%
2014 53.04 566th 1061 46.7%
2015 52.30 595th 1076 44.7%
2016 67.33 326th 1075 69.7%
2017 65.60 359th 1071 66.5%
2018 56.75 471st 1025 54.0%
2019 54.53 507th 1037 51.1%
2021 60.04 426th 1050 59.4%
2022 59.39 464th 1067 56.5%
2023 51.02 594th 1067 44.3%
2024 47.15 649th 1061 38.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Flynn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.56 310th 721 57.0%
2019 38.10 451st 742 39.2%
2021 52.90 294th 746 60.6%
2022 73.02 123rd 748 83.6%
2023 61.22 236th 770 69.4%
2024 59.61 262nd 790 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flynn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.99 216th 854 74.7%
2019 52.36 397th 874 54.6%
2021 43.76 503rd 847 40.6%
2022 51.34 418th 859 51.3%
2023 39.54 579th 871 33.5%
2024 45.41 513th 866 40.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Flynn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.27 328th 997 67.1%
2019 44.49 627th 1002 37.4%
2021 57.34 442nd 1004 56.0%
2022 59.28 429th 1017 57.8%
2023 47.79 592nd 1010 41.4%
2024 59.54 461st 1011 54.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Flynn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.16 556th 997 44.2%
2019 63.22 355th 1002 64.6%
2021 62.39 376th 1003 62.5%
2022 56.45 461st 1017 54.7%
2023 51.01 563rd 1011 44.3%
2024 34.41 727th 1012 28.2%
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Rank History for White students at Flynn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.84 290th 686 57.7%
2019 50.60 366th 718 49.0%
2021 55.22 299th 699 57.2%
2022 45.18 421st 704 40.2%
2023 30.69 555th 715 22.4%
2024 30.25 554th 727 23.8%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Open Quote Flynn staff and principal are very rude people they sure dont know how to greet the parents and also treat people like there crinimals Close Quote



Enrollment information for Flynn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 249 2 10 2 3 n/a n/a 0 266
1989 273 8 14 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 298
1990 258 5 12 1 3 n/a n/a 0 279
1991 228 4 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 238 1 15 1 2 n/a n/a 0 257
1993 228 1 13 0 2 n/a n/a 0 244
1994 236 4 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 248 4 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 248 4 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 242 4 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1998 235 4 17 3 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 239 4 11 1 2 n/a n/a 0 257
2000 231 5 14 1 3 n/a n/a 0 254
2001 208 9 10 0 5 n/a n/a 0 232
2002 236 11 21 3 7 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 236 11 21 3 7 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 227 12 17 3 6 n/a n/a 0 265
2005 232 12 16 3 5 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 241 12 14 5 5 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 226 4 28 10 4 n/a n/a 0 272
2008 237 3 28 9 3 n/a n/a 0 280
2009 219 4 15 19 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2010 229 9 17 12 2 n/a n/a 0 269
2011 214 8 18 14 2 0 9 0 265
2012 232 19 14 14 3 0 12 0 294
2013 228 25 16 22 4 1 17 0 313
2014 228 20 17 19 2 2 16 0 304
2015 219 15 21 20 2 0 20 0 297
2016 229 14 16 23 1 1 22 0 306
2017 234 12 15 28 0 1 22 0 312
2018 215 9 16 24 0 2 17 0 283
2019 213 6 23 18 0 2 20 0 282
2020 194 5 14 16 0 2 20 0 251
2021 175 6 16 18 0 2 14 0 231
2022 166 3 13 18 0 3 14 0 217
2023 171 6 17 19 0 2 18 2 235

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flynn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 15.0 17.7 16.2
1989 298 17.0 17.5 21.8
1990 279 18.0 15.5 21.5
1991 249 16.0 15.5 17.3
1992 257 17.0 15.1 16.7
1993 244 16.5 14.8 18
1994 259 16.9 15.3 19.3
1995 273 16.0 17.1 20.1
1996 273 16.0 17.1 20.1
1997 263 15.4 17.1 20.9
1998 260 15.4 16.9 21.5
1999 257 16.6 15.5 30
2000 254 13.2 19.2 25.6
2001 232 16.4 14.1 25.4
2002 278 21.4 13.0 35.6
2003 278 21.4 13.0 35.6
2004 265 21.1 12.6 38.5
2005 268 21.3 12.6 n/a
2006 277 20.9 13.3 n/a
2007 272 19.3 14.1 46.3
2008 280 20.1 13.9 51.1
2009 259 22.7 11.4 43.6
2010 269 22.6 11.8 51.3
2011 265 23.2 11.3 56.6
2012 294 23.7 12.3 57.8
2013 313 26.5 11.8 57.2
2014 304 25.5 11.8 52.3
2015 297 n/a n/a 53.5
2016 306 24.0 12.7 50
2017 312 24.6 12.6 52.2
2018 283 23.6 11.9 51.2
2019 282 22.7 12.4 52.1
2020 251 22.5 11.1 47.8
2021 231 17.0 13.5 51.5
2022 217 18.5 11.7 50.2
2023 235 21.2 11.0 47.7

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 Flynn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 15.0 17.7 16.2
1989 298 17.0 17.5 21.8
1990 279 18.0 15.5 21.5
1991 249 16.0 15.5 17.3
1992 257 17.0 15.1 16.7
1993 244 16.5 14.8 18
1994 259 16.9 15.3 19.3
1995 273 16.0 17.1 20.1
1996 273 16.0 17.1 20.1
1997 263 15.4 17.1 20.9
1998 260 15.4 16.9 21.5
1999 257 16.6 15.5 30
2000 254 13.2 19.2 25.6
2001 232 16.4 14.1 25.4
2002 278 21.4 13.0 35.6
2003 278 21.4 13.0 35.6
2004 265 21.1 12.6 38.5
2005 268 21.3 12.6 n/a
2006 277 20.9 13.3 n/a
2007 272 19.3 14.1 46.3
2008 280 20.1 13.9 51.1
2009 259 22.7 11.4 43.6
2010 269 22.6 11.8 51.3
2011 265 23.2 11.3 56.6
2012 294 23.7 12.3 57.8
2013 313 26.5 11.8 57.2
2014 304 25.5 11.8 52.3
2015 297 n/a n/a 53.5
2016 306 24.0 12.7 50
2017 312 24.6 12.6 52.2
2018 283 23.6 11.9 51.2
2019 282 22.7 12.4 52.1
2020 251 22.5 11.1 47.8
2021 231 17.0 13.5 51.5
2022 217 18.5 11.7 50.2
2023 235 21.2 11.0 47.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flynn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $678 (4.8%) $13,572 (95.2%) $14,251
2020 $739 (5.2%) $13,544 (94.8%) $14,283
2021 $390 (2.7%) $14,217 (97.3%) $14,607

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Flynn 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 507th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 594th of 1067 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flynn Elementary)46.743.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eau Claire Area School District)4740.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flynn Elementary)51.140.6
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Eau Claire Area School District)56.148.2
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flynn Elementary)43.838.6
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Eau Claire Area School District)48.151.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flynn Elementary)47.934.1
 13.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eau Claire Area School District)51.746.5
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Flynn Elementary)58.368.2
 9.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Eau Claire Area School District)60.264.7
 4.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Flynn Elementary)52.147.7
 4.4%
   4th Grade Science (Eau Claire Area School District)61.155.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flynn Elementary)31.942.9
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Eau Claire Area School District)48.644.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Flynn Elementary)61.754.3
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Eau Claire Area School District)60.456
 4.4%
   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 Students282235
 16.7%
African American66
American Indian00
Asian2317
 26.1%
Hispanic1819
 5.6%
Pacific Islander22
White213171
 19.7%
Two or More Races2018
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%47.7%
 4.5%


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Students at Flynn Elementary are 73% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 3% African American.

Flynn Elementary ranks 649th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Flynn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle
High : Memorial High

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended Flynn Elementary.


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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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