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Florence Elementary

Summary:

Florence Elementary is a public elementary school located in Florence, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 211 students. The school is part of the Florence County School District, which is ranked 194 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Florence Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, with its ranking ranging from 488 to 815 out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. The school's performance has been relatively stable, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating below-average academic performance compared to other Wisconsin elementary schools. While female students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students have shown some variability in their performance, white students and special education students have performed below average.

Despite spending more per student ($20,025 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby Niagara Elementary ($12,844 in 2020-2021), Florence Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Forward Exam are consistently lower than the state averages. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.1% in 2019-2020 to 19.4% in 2021-2022, which is well above the state average. While the school's lower student-teacher ratio compared to Niagara Elementary could be an advantage, it does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, indicating a need for the school to examine its instructional practices and support systems.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5844 Bill Anderson Dr
       Florence, WI  54121

(920) 855-2114

District: Florence County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
741st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,025 Help


Students who attend Florence Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Florence Middle
High:    Florence High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Hispanic:
3.3%
American Indian:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Florence Elementary ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.69. (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 (92.4%), Hispanic (3.3%), American Indian (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florence Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence Elementary is $20,025.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Florence Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Elementary 741st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Florence Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Florence County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence County School District 194th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Florence Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.47 182nd 632 71.2%
2007 64.75 289th 689 58.1%
2008 60.20 478th 1021 53.2%
2009 56.18 534th 1030 48.2%
2010 65.40 376th 1045 64.0%
2011 37.03 826th 1046 21.0%
2012 52.72 625th 1045 40.2%
2013 32.61 832nd 1053 21.0%
2014 36.61 815th 1061 23.2%
2015 44.52 717th 1076 33.4%
2016 51.11 575th 1075 46.5%
2017 56.41 488th 1071 54.4%
2018 49.51 579th 1025 43.5%
2019 44.12 663rd 1037 36.1%
2021 35.66 746th 1050 29.0%
2022 46.98 632nd 1067 40.8%
2023 39.54 715th 1067 33.0%
2024 38.69 741st 1061 30.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.39 466th 746 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.93 311th 854 63.6%
2019 43.80 513th 874 41.3%
2021 38.63 560th 847 33.9%
2022 52.66 395th 859 54.0%
2023 34.30 635th 871 27.1%
2024 38.12 595th 866 31.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.99 582nd 997 41.6%
2019 40.98 667th 1002 33.4%
2021 46.25 589th 1004 41.3%
2022 38.36 698th 1017 31.4%
2023 43.70 644th 1010 36.2%
2024 49.17 607th 1011 40.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.38 546th 997 45.2%
2019 50.18 540th 1002 46.1%
2021 28.79 780th 1003 22.2%
2022 53.50 512th 1017 49.7%
2023 37.85 691st 1011 31.7%
2024 32.33 754th 1012 25.5%
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Rank History for White students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.57 427th 699 38.9%
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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 Florence Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 341 n/a n/a n/a 15 n/a n/a 0 356
1990 339 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 365
1991 350 0 0 3 27 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 328 0 0 2 28 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 377 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 382
1994 378 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 385
1995 381 2 1 0 16 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 381 2 1 0 16 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 339 3 2 1 17 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 319 3 0 2 19 n/a n/a 0 343
1999 299 4 0 2 16 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 256 6 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 262 5 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 229 2 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 238
2003 229 2 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 238
2004 233 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2005 257 4 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 231 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2007 208 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 236 3 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 247
2009 231 1 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 242
2010 224 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 230
2011 226 1 0 8 4 0 2 0 241
2012 219 0 0 10 3 0 2 0 234
2013 216 0 0 2 3 0 4 0 225
2014 216 1 0 3 3 1 5 0 229
2015 208 0 0 2 3 0 3 0 216
2016 217 0 0 2 5 0 4 0 228
2017 202 1 0 3 5 0 2 0 213
2018 213 1 0 2 7 0 2 0 225
2019 204 0 0 1 6 0 2 0 213
2020 206 2 0 3 5 1 2 0 219
2021 204 2 0 2 6 1 1 0 216
2022 202 4 0 7 4 0 3 0 220
2023 195 3 0 7 6 0 0 0 211

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 Florence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 356 18.6 19.1 31.7
1990 365 18.7 19.5 25.8
1991 380 18.7 20.3 21.3
1992 358 19.7 18.1 23.7
1993 382 17.7 21.6 24.9
1994 385 18.5 20.8 26.5
1995 400 21.4 18.7 23.3
1996 400 21.4 18.7 23.3
1997 362 18.8 19.3 22.9
1998 343 18.0 19.1 20.4
1999 321 20.0 16.1 33.6
2000 272 17.0 16.0 25.4
2001 275 18.6 14.8 38.9
2002 238 18.4 12.9 39.9
2003 238 18.4 12.9 39.9
2004 240 18.2 13.2 41.3
2005 268 20.5 13.1 n/a
2006 239 19.7 12.1 n/a
2007 215 18.3 11.7 38.1
2008 247 20.7 11.9 40.9
2009 242 20.4 11.9 47.9
2010 230 18.7 12.2 48.7
2011 241 17.7 13.5 56.4
2012 234 18.2 12.8 58.1
2013 225 19.2 11.7 49.8
2014 229 19.2 11.9 57.2
2015 216 n/a n/a 57.4
2016 228 19.0 12.0 57.5
2017 213 18.7 11.3 55.4
2018 225 18.7 12.0 54.2
2019 213 18.2 11.6 54
2020 219 14.7 14.8 52.5
2021 216 17.2 12.5 51.9
2022 220 18.0 12.2 52.3
2023 211 19.0 11.1 48.3

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 Florence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 356 18.6 19.1 31.7
1990 365 18.7 19.5 25.8
1991 380 18.7 20.3 21.3
1992 358 19.7 18.1 23.7
1993 382 17.7 21.6 24.9
1994 385 18.5 20.8 26.5
1995 400 21.4 18.7 23.3
1996 400 21.4 18.7 23.3
1997 362 18.8 19.3 22.9
1998 343 18.0 19.1 20.4
1999 321 20.0 16.1 33.6
2000 272 17.0 16.0 25.4
2001 275 18.6 14.8 38.9
2002 238 18.4 12.9 39.9
2003 238 18.4 12.9 39.9
2004 240 18.2 13.2 41.3
2005 268 20.5 13.1 n/a
2006 239 19.7 12.1 n/a
2007 215 18.3 11.7 38.1
2008 247 20.7 11.9 40.9
2009 242 20.4 11.9 47.9
2010 230 18.7 12.2 48.7
2011 241 17.7 13.5 56.4
2012 234 18.2 12.8 58.1
2013 225 19.2 11.7 49.8
2014 229 19.2 11.9 57.2
2015 216 n/a n/a 57.4
2016 228 19.0 12.0 57.5
2017 213 18.7 11.3 55.4
2018 225 18.7 12.0 54.2
2019 213 18.2 11.6 54
2020 219 14.7 14.8 52.5
2021 216 17.2 12.5 51.9
2022 220 18.0 12.2 52.3
2023 211 19.0 11.1 48.3

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 Florence Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,368 (8.4%) $14,902 (91.6%) $16,270
2020 $1,204 (7.6%) $14,622 (92.4%) $15,826
2021 $1,524 (7.6%) $18,501 (92.4%) $20,025

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 663rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 715th of 1067 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florence Elementary)56.526.9
 29.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florence County School District)56.526.9
 29.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary)8723.1
 63.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence County School District)8723.1
 63.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Elementary)36.432
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florence County School District)36.432
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary)21.240
 18.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florence County School District)21.240
 18.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Florence Elementary)48.556
 7.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Florence County School District)48.556
 7.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Florence Elementary)57.652
 5.6%
   4th Grade Science (Florence County School District)57.652
 5.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Elementary)33.338.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florence County School District)33.338.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary)12.546.2
 33.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florence County School District)12.546.2
 33.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Elementary)5035.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florence County School District)5035.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary)29.232.3
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florence County School District)29.232.3
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students213211
 0.9%
African American03
American Indian66
Asian00
Hispanic17
 600%
Pacific Islander00
White204195
 4.4%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54%48.3%
 5.6%

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Florence Elementary ranks 741st of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Florence Elementary.

Students who attend Florence Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Florence Middle
High : Florence High

Students at Florence Elementary are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.


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