Rockwell Elementary

Summary:

Rockwell Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 231. The school is part of the Fort Atkinson School District, which is ranked 117 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rockwell Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages on the Forward Exam, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Rockwell's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperformed the state and district in all subject areas, with particularly strong results in 4th-grade English Language Arts (84.62% proficient or better) and Mathematics (80.77% proficient or better). The school has also maintained a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years. Additionally, Rockwell Elementary has consistently high rankings for specific student subgroups, such as White students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, indicating its ability to effectively serve diverse student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, Rockwell Elementary outperforms the other Fort Atkinson School District schools, as well as some schools in neighboring districts, in terms of academic achievement and student subgroup performance. For example, Barrie Elementary and Luther Elementary, also in the Fort Atkinson School District, have lower rankings and test scores compared to Rockwell Elementary. Schools in the Whitewater Unified School District and Jefferson School District, which are within a 10-mile radius of Rockwell Elementary, generally have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 821 Monroe St
       Fort Atkinson, WI  53538-1099


(920) 563-7818

District: Fort Atkinson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,354 Help


Students who attend Rockwell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fort Atkinson Middle
High:    Fort Atkinson High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rockwell Elementary ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Atkinson School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.07. (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 (75.8%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockwell Elementary is 10.6, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Fort Atkinson School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockwell Elementary is $16,354, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Fort Atkinson School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rockwell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockwell Elementary 160th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Rockwell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fort Atkinson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Atkinson School District 117th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rockwell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rockwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.00 211th 633 66.7%
2008 61.65 450th 1021 55.9%
2009 45.74 708th 1030 31.3%
2010 62.76 415th 1045 60.3%
2011 67.81 306th 1046 70.7%
2012 66.76 347th 1045 66.8%
2013 60.09 427th 1053 59.4%
2014 70.11 258th 1061 75.7%
2015 59.49 495th 1076 54.0%
2016 71.72 268th 1075 75.1%
2017 67.75 334th 1071 68.8%
2018 74.70 212th 1025 79.3%
2019 65.61 349th 1037 66.3%
2021 63.52 375th 1050 64.3%
2022 54.25 536th 1067 49.8%
2023 64.64 383rd 1067 64.1%
2024 80.07 160th 1061 84.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rockwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.34 6th 222 97.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rockwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.94 77th 742 89.6%
2021 40.80 433rd 746 42.0%
2022 46.00 368th 748 50.8%
2023 67.49 182nd 770 76.4%
2024 91.80 32nd 790 95.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.02 111th 854 87.0%
2019 67.17 209th 874 76.1%
2021 49.19 422nd 847 50.2%
2022 61.10 289th 859 66.4%
2023 66.06 222nd 871 74.5%
2024 80.89 79th 866 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rockwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.72 54th 997 94.6%
2019 71.62 244th 1002 75.6%
2021 62.99 368th 1004 63.3%
2022 48.68 582nd 1017 42.8%
2023 61.54 404th 1010 60.0%
2024 74.71 217th 1011 78.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rockwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.09 387th 997 61.2%
2019 53.46 489th 1002 51.2%
2021 62.25 381st 1003 62.0%
2022 60.66 389th 1017 61.8%
2023 66.73 315th 1011 68.8%
2024 81.78 126th 1012 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Rockwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.12 197th 686 71.3%
2019 55.31 328th 718 54.3%
2021 43.83 414th 699 40.8%
2023 56.85 303rd 715 57.6%
2024 85.18 50th 727 93.1%
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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 Rockwell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 286 n/a 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1990 265 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1991 262 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1992 256 0 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 267
1993 249 0 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 265 0 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 265 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1996 265 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1997 260 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1998 254 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1999 253 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2000 263 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2001 260 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 242 0 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2003 242 0 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2004 232 0 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2005 239 1 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2006 228 1 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2007 240 3 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2008 248 3 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2009 249 4 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2010 241 4 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2011 245 2 5 14 0 0 1 0 267
2012 246 2 3 26 0 0 0 0 277
2013 244 7 3 28 0 1 0 0 283
2014 239 5 4 30 0 1 0 0 279
2015 231 9 3 31 0 1 2 0 277
2016 232 6 2 36 0 1 0 0 277
2017 213 6 1 49 0 1 2 0 272
2018 205 4 2 37 0 0 2 0 250
2019 207 3 1 36 0 0 2 0 249
2020 203 3 3 28 1 0 7 0 245
2021 193 2 5 28 0 0 6 0 234
2022 180 3 3 36 0 0 4 0 226
2023 175 4 3 42 0 0 7 0 231

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 Rockwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 294 17.0 17.2 7.5
1990 273 16.0 17.0 8.1
1991 270 18.1 14.9 7.8
1992 267 19.1 13.9 10.1
1993 259 19.2 13.5 86.5
1994 277 18.4 15.1 9.7
1995 272 18.1 15.0 7.7
1996 272 18.1 15.0 7.7
1997 266 18.5 14.4 6.8
1998 263 18.0 14.6 7.6
1999 260 17.0 15.3 12.7
2000 267 17.0 15.7 12
2001 264 18.0 14.7 12.1
2002 255 18.2 14.0 21.6
2003 255 18.2 14.0 21.6
2004 247 17.4 14.2 20.2
2005 260 17.9 14.5 n/a
2006 250 18.3 13.7 n/a
2007 261 18.2 14.3 26.4
2008 266 18.3 14.5 24.4
2009 268 18.9 14.2 31.7
2010 267 19.3 13.8 1.5
2011 267 17.5 15.2 35.6
2012 277 17.6 15.6 39.4
2013 283 19.2 14.7 38.2
2014 279 19.0 14.6 37.3
2015 277 n/a n/a 43
2016 277 20.0 13.8 42.6
2017 272 19.1 14.2 46
2018 250 21.3 11.7 36.8
2019 249 20.0 12.4 44.2
2020 245 20.7 11.8 41.6
2021 234 20.8 11.2 44
2022 226 22.0 10.2 41.2
2023 231 21.7 10.6 44.6

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 Rockwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 294 17.0 17.2 7.5
1990 273 16.0 17.0 8.1
1991 270 18.1 14.9 7.8
1992 267 19.1 13.9 10.1
1993 259 19.2 13.5 86.5
1994 277 18.4 15.1 9.7
1995 272 18.1 15.0 7.7
1996 272 18.1 15.0 7.7
1997 266 18.5 14.4 6.8
1998 263 18.0 14.6 7.6
1999 260 17.0 15.3 12.7
2000 267 17.0 15.7 12
2001 264 18.0 14.7 12.1
2002 255 18.2 14.0 21.6
2003 255 18.2 14.0 21.6
2004 247 17.4 14.2 20.2
2005 260 17.9 14.5 n/a
2006 250 18.3 13.7 n/a
2007 261 18.2 14.3 26.4
2008 266 18.3 14.5 24.4
2009 268 18.9 14.2 31.7
2010 267 19.3 13.8 1.5
2011 267 17.5 15.2 35.6
2012 277 17.6 15.6 39.4
2013 283 19.2 14.7 38.2
2014 279 19.0 14.6 37.3
2015 277 n/a n/a 43
2016 277 20.0 13.8 42.6
2017 272 19.1 14.2 46
2018 250 21.3 11.7 36.8
2019 249 20.0 12.4 44.2
2020 245 20.7 11.8 41.6
2021 234 20.8 11.2 44
2022 226 22.0 10.2 41.2
2023 231 21.7 10.6 44.6

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 Rockwell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $365 (2.5%) $14,116 (97.5%) $14,482
2020 $406 (2.7%) $14,637 (97.3%) $15,043
2021 $543 (3.3%) $15,810 (96.7%) $16,354

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockwell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 349th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 383rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockwell Elementary)47.450
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Atkinson School District)45.444.8
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockwell Elementary)55.360
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Atkinson School District)53.449.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockwell Elementary)46.259
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Atkinson School District)42.559.4
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rockwell Elementary)51.362.5
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Atkinson School District)5362.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Rockwell Elementary)61.570
 8.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Fort Atkinson School District)59.768.1
 8.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Rockwell Elementary)53.950
 3.8%
   4th Grade Science (Fort Atkinson School District)51.459.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockwell Elementary)57.129.4
 27.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Atkinson School District)46.341.8
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rockwell Elementary)66.747.1
 19.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Atkinson School District)53.756
 2.3%
   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 Students249231
 7.2%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic3642
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White207175
 15.5%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%44.6%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockwell Elementary

Students who attend Rockwell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort Atkinson Middle
High : Fort Atkinson High

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Rockwell Elementary.

Students at Rockwell Elementary are 76% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Rockwell Elementary ranks 160th 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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