Fennimore Elementary

Summary:

Fennimore Elementary is a public elementary school serving 384 students in grades PK-5 in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Fennimore Community School District, which is ranked 138 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fennimore Elementary has consistently performed above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Forward Exam. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 52%, 50.94%, and 58.49% proficient or better in ELA, respectively, compared to the state average of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75%. In Mathematics, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 74%, 76.92%, and 58.49% proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 56.58%, 55.05%, and 54.24%. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, with male students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds all ranking well above the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Westview Elementary and Wauzeka Elementary in the Platteville School District outperform Fennimore Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics test scores. However, Fennimore Elementary generally performs better than Riverdale Elementary and Highland Community Elementary. Overall, Fennimore Elementary is a solid-performing school that provides a quality education to its students, with some potential areas for improvement in maintaining its high Mathematics proficiency rates and increasing its 4th-grade ELA proficiency.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 830 Madison St
       Fennimore, WI  53809-1432


(608) 822-3285

District: Fennimore Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,342 Help


Students who attend Fennimore Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fennimore Middle
High:    Fennimore High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fennimore Elementary ranks better than 65.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (93.2%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fennimore Elementary is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fennimore Elementary is $13,342.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fennimore Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennimore Elementary 367th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Fennimore Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fennimore Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennimore Community School District 138th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fennimore Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fennimore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 58.71 501st 1021 50.9%
2009 67.96 323rd 1030 68.6%
2010 57.00 546th 1045 47.8%
2011 62.68 415th 1046 60.3%
2012 72.17 227th 1045 78.3%
2013 73.47 203rd 1053 80.7%
2014 67.30 300th 1061 71.7%
2015 73.96 219th 1076 79.6%
2016 55.03 512th 1075 52.4%
2017 72.68 252nd 1071 76.5%
2018 78.43 159th 1025 84.5%
2019 74.12 223rd 1037 78.5%
2021 53.53 530th 1050 49.5%
2022 56.42 496th 1067 53.5%
2023 60.81 443rd 1067 58.5%
2024 67.45 367th 1061 65.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fennimore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.46 30th 721 95.8%
2019 82.21 66th 742 91.1%
2021 49.66 329th 746 55.9%
2022 55.71 263rd 748 64.8%
2023 76.62 99th 770 87.1%
2024 61.92 244th 790 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fennimore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.49 167th 854 80.4%
2019 59.93 288th 874 67.0%
2021 53.24 355th 847 58.1%
2022 59.80 306th 859 64.4%
2023 65.43 227th 871 73.9%
2024 63.56 259th 866 70.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Fennimore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.95 138th 997 86.2%
2019 75.68 198th 1002 80.2%
2021 59.97 414th 1004 58.8%
2022 58.32 444th 1017 56.3%
2023 51.47 548th 1010 45.7%
2024 60.28 447th 1011 55.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fennimore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.35 193rd 997 80.6%
2019 70.73 253rd 1002 74.8%
2021 45.93 615th 1003 38.7%
2022 53.78 504th 1017 50.4%
2023 78.32 172nd 1011 83.0%
2024 71.02 281st 1012 72.2%
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Rank History for White students at Fennimore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.53 107th 686 84.4%
2021 37.53 481st 699 31.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Fennimore Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 609 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 613
1990 596 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1991 615 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1992 594 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1993 611 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 586 0 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1995 575 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1996 575 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1997 552 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 495 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1999 487 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2000 474 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 438 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 394 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 394 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 399 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2005 407 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 406 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 403 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2008 405 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 410 4 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 426 2 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2011 426 0 5 13 1 0 7 0 452
2012 443 0 6 12 1 0 9 0 471
2013 421 3 6 16 1 0 8 0 455
2014 420 6 4 20 0 0 8 0 458
2015 429 6 4 19 0 0 9 0 467
2016 365 6 3 18 0 0 11 0 403
2017 380 2 2 18 0 0 8 0 410
2018 369 3 2 16 0 0 7 0 397
2019 358 2 2 13 0 0 9 0 384
2020 356 2 2 18 0 0 13 0 391
2021 351 1 1 17 0 0 11 0 381
2022 354 1 1 19 0 1 10 0 386
2023 358 0 0 20 0 2 3 1 384

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fennimore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 613 36.0 17.0 22.8
1990 601 39.5 15.2 12.8
1991 620 41.2 15.0 11.8
1992 600 38.7 15.5 15.5
1993 617 40.9 15.1 18.6
1994 598 39.2 15.3 13
1995 582 38.4 15.2 13.6
1996 582 38.4 15.2 13.6
1997 558 38.3 14.6 14.9
1998 501 38.3 13.1 13
1999 494 37.3 13.2 19.4
2000 479 34.6 13.8 19.4
2001 443 30.1 14.7 20.1
2002 401 28.9 13.9 25.4
2003 401 28.9 13.9 25.4
2004 409 28.5 14.4 28.1
2005 413 31.0 13.3 n/a
2006 414 32.6 12.7 n/a
2007 414 32.8 12.6 32.9
2008 419 33.1 12.7 35.8
2009 427 34.2 12.5 41.9
2010 443 34.7 12.7 46.3
2011 452 35.2 12.8 50.4
2012 471 34.2 13.7 49.3
2013 455 35.3 12.8 49.9
2014 458 34.7 13.1 51.5
2015 467 n/a n/a 45.2
2016 403 33.0 12.2 44.7
2017 410 32.7 12.5 47.1
2018 397 34.0 11.6 41.1
2019 384 34.0 11.2 45.1
2020 391 33.9 11.5 47.1
2021 381 31.9 11.9 47.2
2022 386 29.9 12.8 47.4
2023 384 31.8 12.0 40.6

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 Fennimore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 613 36.0 17.0 22.8
1990 601 39.5 15.2 12.8
1991 620 41.2 15.0 11.8
1992 600 38.7 15.5 15.5
1993 617 40.9 15.1 18.6
1994 598 39.2 15.3 13
1995 582 38.4 15.2 13.6
1996 582 38.4 15.2 13.6
1997 558 38.3 14.6 14.9
1998 501 38.3 13.1 13
1999 494 37.3 13.2 19.4
2000 479 34.6 13.8 19.4
2001 443 30.1 14.7 20.1
2002 401 28.9 13.9 25.4
2003 401 28.9 13.9 25.4
2004 409 28.5 14.4 28.1
2005 413 31.0 13.3 n/a
2006 414 32.6 12.7 n/a
2007 414 32.8 12.6 32.9
2008 419 33.1 12.7 35.8
2009 427 34.2 12.5 41.9
2010 443 34.7 12.7 46.3
2011 452 35.2 12.8 50.4
2012 471 34.2 13.7 49.3
2013 455 35.3 12.8 49.9
2014 458 34.7 13.1 51.5
2015 467 n/a n/a 45.2
2016 403 33.0 12.2 44.7
2017 410 32.7 12.5 47.1
2018 397 34.0 11.6 41.1
2019 384 34.0 11.2 45.1
2020 391 33.9 11.5 47.1
2021 381 31.9 11.9 47.2
2022 386 29.9 12.8 47.4
2023 384 31.8 12.0 40.6

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 Fennimore Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $884 (7.0%) $11,663 (93.0%) $12,545
2020 $913 (7.3%) $11,546 (92.7%) $12,459
2021 $1,512 (11.3%) $11,831 (88.7%) $13,342

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fennimore Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 443rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 20%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Elementary)56.138
 18.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Community School District)56.138
 18.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Elementary)64.958
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Community School District)64.958
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Elementary)5651.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Community School District)5651.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Elementary)5668.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Community School District)5668.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Fennimore Elementary)6670.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Fennimore Community School District)6670.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Fennimore Elementary)5663
 7%
   4th Grade Science (Fennimore Community School District)5663
 7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Elementary)55.626.9
 28.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fennimore Community School District)55.626.9
 28.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Elementary)66.738.5
 28.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fennimore Community School District)66.738.5
 28.2%
   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 Students384384
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1320
 53.8%
Pacific Islander02
White358358
Two or More Races93
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.1%40.6%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fennimore Elementary

Students who attend Fennimore Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fennimore Middle
High : Fennimore High

Students at Fennimore Elementary are 93% White, 5% Hispanic.

Fennimore Elementary ranks 367th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Fennimore 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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