Is Elcho Elementary a good school?

Elcho Elementary ranks 448 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elcho Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 126 students attended Elcho Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Elcho Elementary?

Students at Elcho Elementary are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Elcho Elementary attend?

Students who attend Elcho Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Elcho Middle High : Elcho High

Elcho Elementary

Summary:

Elcho Elementary is a public elementary school located in Elcho, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 126 students. The school is part of the Elcho School District, which is ranked 286 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Elcho Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.6% to 35.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with some grade levels performing above the state average in certain subjects, while others are significantly below. For example, in 2023-2024, 4th-grade students scored 76.47% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.42%, but 5th-grade students scored only 14.29% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 54.24%. Additionally, Elcho Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.44% to 53.28%, which is higher than the nearby schools analyzed.

Interestingly, Elcho Elementary has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from a high of 335 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 865 out of 1,067 in 2021-2022. This suggests that the school's performance has been declining relative to other schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools, such as Crescent Elementary and Central Elementary, both part of the Rhinelander School District, Elcho Elementary's performance is generally lower, particularly in terms of test scores and chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

N11268 Antigo St
Elcho, WI 54428

(715) 275-3707

District: Elcho School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,069

Students who attend Elcho Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Elcho Middle
High:	Elcho High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 126

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elcho Elementary ranks better than 57.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.5. (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 (90.5%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elcho Elementary is 13. (See more...)

Compare Elcho Elementary employs 9.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elcho Elementary is $18,069.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elcho Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elcho Elementary 448^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Elcho Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Elcho School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elcho School District 286^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elcho Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elcho Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2006	65.71	298^th	712	58.1%
2008	55.96	545^th	1021	46.6%
2009	55.61	546^th	1030	47.0%
2010	57.58	531^st	1045	49.2%
2011	45.68	745^th	1046	28.8%
2012	61.24	461^st	1045	55.9%
2013	46.07	678^th	1053	35.6%
2014	65.81	335^th	1061	68.4%
2015	56.39	542^nd	1076	49.6%
2016	23.51	881^st	1075	18.0%
2017	21.89	890^th	1071	16.9%
2018	32.93	781^st	1025	23.8%
2019	13.32	916^th	1037	11.7%
2021	41.16	686^th	1050	34.7%
2022	25.34	865^th	1067	18.9%
2023	32.30	794^th	1067	25.6%
2024	62.50	448^th	1061	57.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Elcho Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.56	672^nd	742	9.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elcho Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.85	341^st	854	60.1%
2019	14.30	824^th	874	5.7%
2022	19.07	764^th	859	11.1%
2023	50.49	428^th	871	50.9%
2024	61.71	292^nd	866	66.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Elcho Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	24.90	824^th	997	17.4%
2019	9.33	920^th	1002	8.2%
2021	53.57	489^th	1004	51.3%
2022	28.26	791^st	1017	22.2%
2023	24.82	814^th	1010	19.4%
2024	70.31	291^st	1011	71.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Elcho Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.21	612^th	997	38.6%
2019	7.91	928^th	1002	7.4%
2021	32.28	746^th	1003	25.6%
2022	27.99	806^th	1017	20.7%
2023	13.89	885^th	1011	12.5%
2024	64.21	378^th	1012	62.6%

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Rank History for White students at Elcho Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	5.68	701^st	718	2.4%

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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 Elcho Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	301	n/a	n/a	n/a	5	n/a	n/a	0	306
1990	316	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1991	228	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	231
1992	316	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1993	286	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	289
1994	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1995	282	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1996	282	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1997	298	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1998	283	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1999	297	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2000	287	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2001	279	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2002	259	2	1	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	268
2003	259	2	1	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	268
2004	242	2	1	2	10	n/a	n/a	0	257
2005	260	1	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	270
2006	238	1	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	249
2007	233	1	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	247
2008	236	3	0	1	10	n/a	n/a	0	250
2009	244	1	0	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	258
2010	236	0	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	246
2011	224	1	0	0	9	0	0	0	234
2012	239	0	0	3	8	0	1	0	251
2013	241	0	0	4	8	0	1	0	254
2014	228	0	0	3	10	1	2	0	244
2015	161	1	0	2	3	0	0	0	167
2016	160	1	0	2	6	0	1	0	170
2017	142	2	0	4	7	0	3	0	158
2018	137	1	0	4	4	0	1	0	147
2019	116	0	0	2	2	0	0	1	121
2020	116	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	119
2021	113	0	0	4	1	0	4	0	122
2022	113	0	0	4	2	0	3	0	122
2023	115	0	0	5	3	0	3	0	126
2024	114	0	0	5	3	0	4	0	126

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 Elcho Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	306	20.0	15.3	24.2
1990	316	20.8	15.1	20.6
1991	231	20.0	11.5	0
1992	316	22.0	14.3	37.7
1993	289	19.5	14.8	27.3
1994	291	18.0	16.2	28.9
1995	283	17.5	16.2	28.6
1996	283	17.5	16.2	28.6
1997	298	14.6	20.4	24.8
1998	283	14.8	19.1	25.4
1999	299	13.3	22.5	44.5
2000	291	13.3	21.9	41.9
2001	281	16.8	16.7	45.2
2002	268	18.3	14.6	59
2003	268	18.3	14.6	59
2004	257	17.6	14.6	51.4
2005	270	17.7	15.3	n/a
2006	249	20.2	12.3	n/a
2007	247	19.6	12.6	34.4
2008	250	22.3	11.2	27.2
2009	258	21.7	11.9	43
2010	246	20.0	12.2	45.1
2011	234	19.8	11.7	58.5
2012	251	20.6	12.1	55.8
2013	254	20.6	12.3	55.5
2014	244	20.6	11.8	47.5
2015	167	n/a	n/a	53.9
2016	170	16.0	10.6	54.7
2017	158	16.0	9.8	51.9
2018	147	16.0	9.1	49.7
2019	121	14.5	8.3	62
2020	119	13.1	9.0	52.1
2021	122	12.2	9.9	43.4
2022	122	9.9	12.2	53.3
2023	126	9.6	13.0	47.6
2024	126	9.6	13.0	53.2

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 Elcho Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	306	20.0	15.3	24.2
1990	316	20.8	15.1	20.6
1991	231	20.0	11.5	0
1992	316	22.0	14.3	37.7
1993	289	19.5	14.8	27.3
1994	291	18.0	16.2	28.9
1995	283	17.5	16.2	28.6
1996	283	17.5	16.2	28.6
1997	298	14.6	20.4	24.8
1998	283	14.8	19.1	25.4
1999	299	13.3	22.5	44.5
2000	291	13.3	21.9	41.9
2001	281	16.8	16.7	45.2
2002	268	18.3	14.6	59
2003	268	18.3	14.6	59
2004	257	17.6	14.6	51.4
2005	270	17.7	15.3	n/a
2006	249	20.2	12.3	n/a
2007	247	19.6	12.6	34.4
2008	250	22.3	11.2	27.2
2009	258	21.7	11.9	43
2010	246	20.0	12.2	45.1
2011	234	19.8	11.7	58.5
2012	251	20.6	12.1	55.8
2013	254	20.6	12.3	55.5
2014	244	20.6	11.8	47.5
2015	167	n/a	n/a	53.9
2016	170	16.0	10.6	54.7
2017	158	16.0	9.8	51.9
2018	147	16.0	9.1	49.7
2019	121	14.5	8.3	62
2020	119	13.1	9.0	52.1
2021	122	12.2	9.9	43.4
2022	122	9.9	12.2	53.3
2023	126	9.6	13.0	47.6
2024	126	9.6	13.0	53.2

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 Elcho Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$689 (3.8%)	$17,513 (96.2%)	$18,202
2020	$425 (2.6%)	$15,678 (97.4%)	$16,104
2021	$837 (4.6%)	$17,231 (95.4%)	$18,069

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elcho 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 916^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 794^th of 1067 Elementary schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elcho Elementary)	29.4	18.8	10.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elcho School District)	29.4	18.8	10.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elcho Elementary)	47.1	43.8	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elcho School District)	47.1	43.8	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho Elementary)	5.3	46.7	41.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho School District)	5.3	46.7	41.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elcho Elementary)	5.3	46.7	41.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elcho School District)	5.3	46.7	41.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Elcho Elementary)	21.1	53.3	32.3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Elcho School District)	21.1	53.3	32.3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Elcho Elementary)	15.8	46.7	30.9%
4th Grade Science (Elcho School District)	15.8	46.7	30.9%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho Elementary)	15	11.1	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elcho School District)	15	11.1	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elcho Elementary)	25	11.1	13.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elcho School District)	25	11.1	13.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	121	126	4.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	116	115	0.9%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62%	47.6%	14.4%

Schools Near Elcho 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elcho Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	N11268 Antigo St	Elcho	54428	Langlade County	Elcho School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 275-3707	126	10	13.0	53.2%	114 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	62.5	448^th of 1061 public elementary schools	57.8%		32.3	794^th of 1067 public elementary schools	25.6%	346	55.6	76.5	64.3	44.4	64.7	14.3	82.4	70.6	$18,069	$837	$17,231
Crandon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9750 US Highway 8 W	Crandon	54520	Forest County	Crandon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 478-6123	401	33	12.1	26.9%	218 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (13.7%)	22.4	869^th of 1061 public elementary schools	18.1%		24.2	868^th of 1067 public elementary schools	18.7%	1	26.3	34.5	35.8	28.1	41.4	44.8	44.6	32.8	$13,813	$1,030	$12,784
Pelican Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3350 V Hickey Rd	Rhinelander	54501	Oneida County	Rhinelander School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 365-9160	265	30	8.9	58.1%	241 (90.9%)	4 (1.5%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	41.6	713^th of 1061 public elementary schools	32.8%		41.9	695^th of 1067 public elementary schools	34.9%	18	36.8	56.0	36.8	34.2	60.0	55.3	66.7	52.0	$18,760	$723	$18,037
Crescent Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3319 Boyce Dr	Rhinelander	54501	Oneida County	Rhinelander School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 365-9137	368	35	10.5	59.5%	323 (87.8%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	30.4	809^th of 1061 public elementary schools	23.8%		36.9	746^th of 1067 public elementary schools	30.1%	63	42.3	35.6	35.0	42.3	40.7	43.6	47.5	49.2	$18,677	$758	$17,920
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	418 N Pelham St	Rhinelander	54501	Oneida County	Rhinelander School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 365-9600	271	26	10.6	66.1%	227 (83.8%)	6 (2.2%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.5%)	54.8	570^th of 1061 public elementary schools	46.3%		58	483^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	54.7%	87	25.0	57.7	45.7	53.6	61.5	60.0	73.1	73.1	$20,755	$763	$19,992

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