Black Hawk Elementary

Summary:

Black Hawk Elementary is a public elementary school located in South Wayne, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 165 students. This school stands out as a strong performer, ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black Hawk Elementary has demonstrated impressive academic achievements, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics consistently higher than the state averages, particularly in the upper grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 82.35% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.42%. The school has also performed well with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Black Hawk Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, with only 5.6% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Black Hawk Elementary outperforms the state averages in many academic areas, it is interesting to note that some nearby schools, such as Northside Elementary and Argyle Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Social Studies. Additionally, Juda Elementary, another nearby school, has a lower overall ranking but has shown impressive performance in certain subject areas, such as 3rd-grade English Language Arts. The increased funding and relatively low student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary may have contributed to the school's academic improvements, but the broader context of the Black Hawk School District and the performance of nearby schools should also be considered.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 202 E Center St
       South Wayne, WI  53587-9509


(608) 439-5444

District: Black Hawk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,746 Help


Students who attend Black Hawk Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Black Hawk Middle
High:    Black Hawk High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
3.0%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Black Hawk Elementary ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.1. (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 (94.5%), Hispanic (3%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary is 8.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Hawk Elementary is $16,746.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Hawk Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Hawk Elementary 265th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Black Hawk Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Black Hawk School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Hawk School District 316th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Black Hawk Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Black Hawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.07 124th 632 80.4%
2008 62.61 427th 1021 58.2%
2009 31.22 849th 1030 17.6%
2013 78.88 133rd 1053 87.4%
2014 76.68 169th 1061 84.1%
2015 61.55 443rd 1076 58.8%
2016 54.01 534th 1075 50.3%
2017 56.94 480th 1071 55.2%
2018 50.69 566th 1025 44.8%
2019 60.48 428th 1037 58.7%
2021 49.95 584th 1050 44.4%
2022 61.66 425th 1067 60.2%
2023 74.39 231st 1067 78.4%
2024 73.10 265th 1061 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Black Hawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.46 160th 721 77.8%
2022 48.27 345th 748 53.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Hawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.01 428th 854 49.9%
2019 72.55 154th 874 82.4%
2021 50.48 405th 847 52.2%
2022 58.36 318th 859 63.0%
2023 74.63 124th 871 85.8%
2024 80.31 88th 866 89.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Black Hawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.17 529th 997 46.9%
2019 66.14 328th 1002 67.3%
2021 42.94 632nd 1004 37.1%
2022 58.11 446th 1017 56.1%
2023 64.21 363rd 1010 64.1%
2024 64.71 384th 1011 62.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Black Hawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.22 554th 997 44.4%
2019 50.87 529th 1002 47.2%
2021 55.49 487th 1003 51.4%
2022 65.29 332nd 1017 67.4%
2023 82.00 121st 1011 88.0%
2024 77.33 188th 1012 81.4%
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Rank History for White students at Black Hawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.69 152nd 718 78.8%
2021 45.42 398th 699 43.1%
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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 Black Hawk Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 154 1 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 157
1990 146 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1991 171 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1992 283 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 285
1993 285 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 271 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 257 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1996 257 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1997 246 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1998 242 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 234 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2000 219 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2001 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2002 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 187 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2005 186 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2006 179 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2007 170 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2008 172 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2009 163 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2010 131 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2011 121 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 126
2012 128 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 135
2013 167 4 0 2 0 0 2 0 175
2014 173 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 180
2015 178 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 185
2016 201 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 208
2017 194 2 0 4 0 0 3 0 203
2018 191 3 0 4 0 0 4 0 202
2019 195 4 0 7 0 0 1 0 207
2020 184 3 0 4 0 0 2 0 193
2021 171 3 0 4 0 0 1 0 179
2022 163 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 169
2023 156 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 165

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 Black Hawk Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 157 8.5 18.4 11.5
1990 149 7.6 19.6 12.1
1991 174 8.7 20.0 9.2
1992 285 19.7 14.4 15.8
1993 287 19.4 14.8 18.5
1994 271 18.9 14.3 15.5
1995 257 16.9 15.2 15.2
1996 257 16.9 15.2 15.2
1997 246 17.6 14.0 14.2
1998 242 16.6 14.6 15.7
1999 234 17.1 13.7 24.4
2000 219 16.1 13.6 22.8
2001 190 16.1 11.8 23.2
2002 175 15.0 11.7 30.3
2003 175 15.0 11.7 30.3
2004 188 15.8 11.9 34.6
2005 188 16.4 11.5 n/a
2006 181 17.3 10.5 n/a
2007 171 18.3 9.3 35.1
2008 173 16.3 10.6 31.2
2009 164 16.3 10.1 34.8
2010 134 12.4 10.7 41
2011 126 10.0 12.5 45.2
2012 135 10.8 12.4 44.4
2013 175 14.3 12.2 46.3
2014 180 13.3 13.4 47.2
2015 185 n/a n/a 54.1
2016 208 14.0 14.8 52.4
2017 203 14.6 13.8 40.4
2018 202 15.0 13.4 43.1
2019 207 15.9 13.0 50.2
2020 193 16.8 11.4 49.7
2021 179 16.5 10.8 44.1
2022 169 17.4 9.6 46.7
2023 165 18.8 8.7 52.1

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 Black Hawk Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 157 8.5 18.4 11.5
1990 149 7.6 19.6 12.1
1991 174 8.7 20.0 9.2
1992 285 19.7 14.4 15.8
1993 287 19.4 14.8 18.5
1994 271 18.9 14.3 15.5
1995 257 16.9 15.2 15.2
1996 257 16.9 15.2 15.2
1997 246 17.6 14.0 14.2
1998 242 16.6 14.6 15.7
1999 234 17.1 13.7 24.4
2000 219 16.1 13.6 22.8
2001 190 16.1 11.8 23.2
2002 175 15.0 11.7 30.3
2003 175 15.0 11.7 30.3
2004 188 15.8 11.9 34.6
2005 188 16.4 11.5 n/a
2006 181 17.3 10.5 n/a
2007 171 18.3 9.3 35.1
2008 173 16.3 10.6 31.2
2009 164 16.3 10.1 34.8
2010 134 12.4 10.7 41
2011 126 10.0 12.5 45.2
2012 135 10.8 12.4 44.4
2013 175 14.3 12.2 46.3
2014 180 13.3 13.4 47.2
2015 185 n/a n/a 54.1
2016 208 14.0 14.8 52.4
2017 203 14.6 13.8 40.4
2018 202 15.0 13.4 43.1
2019 207 15.9 13.0 50.2
2020 193 16.8 11.4 49.7
2021 179 16.5 10.8 44.1
2022 169 17.4 9.6 46.7
2023 165 18.8 8.7 52.1

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 Black Hawk Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $684 (5.8%) $11,062 (94.2%) $11,746
2020 $758 (6.1%) $11,626 (93.9%) $12,384
2021 $1,189 (7.1%) $15,557 (92.9%) $16,746

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Hawk Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 428th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 231st of 1067 Elementary schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Elementary)3627.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk School District)3627.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Elementary)6055.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk School District)6055.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Elementary)62.572.4
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk School District)62.572.4
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Elementary)56.379.3
 23.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk School District)56.379.3
 23.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Black Hawk Elementary)78.182.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Black Hawk School District)78.182.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Black Hawk Elementary)71.982.8
 10.9%
   4th Grade Science (Black Hawk School District)71.982.8
 10.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Elementary)31.325
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk School District)31.325
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Elementary)2562.5
 37.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk School District)2562.5
 37.5%
   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 Students207165
 20.3%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White195156
 20%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.2%52.1%
 1.9%


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Black Hawk Elementary ranks 265th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Black Hawk Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Black Hawk Middle
High : Black Hawk High

Students at Black Hawk Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Black Hawk 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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