Ithaca Elementary

Summary:

Ithaca Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, with 158 students. The school faces several challenges, including consistently low student performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ithaca Elementary's student performance on the Forward Exam is consistently below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.07%. The school's performance has been stagnant, with its ranking among Ithaca Elementary remaining in the 500-800 range over the past several years. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 1.9% in 2019-2020 to 17.1% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Tower Rock Elementary, River Valley Elementary, and Weston Elementary, Ithaca Elementary's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher student proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall rankings. The nearby schools also have lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 37.81% to 65.88% free or reduced-price lunch recipients, compared to Ithaca Elementary's 44.94%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 24615 State Hwy 58
       Richland Center, WI  53581-6642


(608) 585-2311

District: Ithaca School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
699th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,006 Help


Students who attend Ithaca Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ithaca Middle
High:    Ithaca High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ithaca Elementary ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.84. (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 (94.3%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ithaca Elementary is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Ithaca Elementary employs 16.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ithaca Elementary is $15,006.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ithaca Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca Elementary 699th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Ithaca Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ithaca School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca School District 347th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ithaca Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ithaca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.66 532nd 632 15.8%
2008 63.98 402nd 1021 60.6%
2009 64.54 397th 1030 61.5%
2010 55.99 568th 1045 45.6%
2011 63.99 384th 1046 63.3%
2012 56.55 562nd 1045 46.2%
2013 53.95 554th 1053 47.4%
2014 53.06 565th 1061 46.7%
2015 37.77 799th 1076 25.7%
2016 28.34 838th 1075 22.0%
2017 47.14 622nd 1071 41.9%
2018 50.64 568th 1025 44.6%
2019 43.61 669th 1037 35.5%
2021 37.30 727th 1050 30.8%
2022 39.48 732nd 1067 31.4%
2023 50.85 596th 1067 44.1%
2024 42.84 699th 1061 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ithaca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.12 192nd 746 74.3%
2022 50.10 323rd 748 56.8%
2023 57.15 269th 770 65.1%
2024 75.78 128th 790 83.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ithaca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.31 491st 854 42.5%
2019 46.07 477th 874 45.4%
2021 29.14 660th 847 22.1%
2022 43.56 514th 859 40.2%
2023 58.64 318th 871 63.5%
2024 52.71 402nd 866 53.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ithaca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.44 339th 997 66.0%
2019 41.90 658th 1002 34.3%
2021 44.02 617th 1004 38.5%
2022 54.42 491st 1017 51.7%
2023 48.45 581st 1010 42.5%
2024 51.37 580th 1011 42.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ithaca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.93 716th 997 28.2%
2019 49.63 545th 1002 45.6%
2021 34.61 721st 1003 28.1%
2022 36.84 708th 1017 30.4%
2023 54.53 510th 1011 49.6%
2024 35.38 718th 1012 29.1%
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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 Ithaca Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 207 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 207
1990 185 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 191
1991 196 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 199
1992 181 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 183
1993 181 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 186
1994 193 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 197
1995 196 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1996 196 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1997 168 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1998 163 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 164 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 170 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2001 161 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2002 159 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2003 159 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2004 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2005 148 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2006 150 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2007 155 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2008 149 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2009 174 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2010 179 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2011 187 3 0 6 0 0 0 0 196
2012 183 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 190
2013 194 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 201
2014 190 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 197
2015 191 1 2 2 0 1 1 0 198
2016 203 0 1 3 0 2 1 0 210
2017 207 0 1 4 0 2 1 0 215
2018 208 0 1 7 0 2 1 0 219
2019 183 0 0 8 0 3 1 0 195
2020 177 0 0 5 0 3 2 0 187
2021 158 0 0 3 0 2 3 0 166
2022 171 0 1 1 1 2 5 0 181
2023 149 0 1 3 0 1 4 0 158

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 Ithaca Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 207 14.8 13.9 30
1990 191 10.3 18.5 20.9
1991 199 10.3 19.3 16.6
1992 183 11.3 16.1 15.3
1993 186 13.5 13.8 16.1
1994 197 12.9 15.3 20.3
1995 198 12.7 15.6 15.7
1996 198 12.7 15.6 15.7
1997 170 11.7 14.5 14.1
1998 165 13.2 12.5 18.8
1999 165 12.2 13.5 25.5
2000 172 10.2 16.9 22.7
2001 163 13.1 12.4 23.3
2002 159 13.3 12.0 23.9
2003 159 13.3 12.0 23.9
2004 154 13.4 11.5 22.1
2005 150 13.3 11.3 n/a
2006 151 13.3 11.4 n/a
2007 158 13.3 11.9 19
2008 154 13.3 11.6 24
2009 180 14.3 12.6 23.9
2010 184 13.8 13.3 34.8
2011 196 14.0 13.9 44.4
2012 190 14.3 13.2 41.1
2013 201 15.5 12.9 41.3
2014 197 15.5 12.6 43.7
2015 198 n/a n/a 39.9
2016 210 16.0 13.1 45.2
2017 215 17.2 12.4 45.6
2018 219 17.3 12.6 46.1
2019 195 19.6 9.9 47.7
2020 187 17.5 10.6 42.2
2021 166 17.8 9.3 47
2022 181 17.8 10.1 47.5
2023 158 16.6 9.5 44.9

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 Ithaca Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 207 14.8 13.9 30
1990 191 10.3 18.5 20.9
1991 199 10.3 19.3 16.6
1992 183 11.3 16.1 15.3
1993 186 13.5 13.8 16.1
1994 197 12.9 15.3 20.3
1995 198 12.7 15.6 15.7
1996 198 12.7 15.6 15.7
1997 170 11.7 14.5 14.1
1998 165 13.2 12.5 18.8
1999 165 12.2 13.5 25.5
2000 172 10.2 16.9 22.7
2001 163 13.1 12.4 23.3
2002 159 13.3 12.0 23.9
2003 159 13.3 12.0 23.9
2004 154 13.4 11.5 22.1
2005 150 13.3 11.3 n/a
2006 151 13.3 11.4 n/a
2007 158 13.3 11.9 19
2008 154 13.3 11.6 24
2009 180 14.3 12.6 23.9
2010 184 13.8 13.3 34.8
2011 196 14.0 13.9 44.4
2012 190 14.3 13.2 41.1
2013 201 15.5 12.9 41.3
2014 197 15.5 12.6 43.7
2015 198 n/a n/a 39.9
2016 210 16.0 13.1 45.2
2017 215 17.2 12.4 45.6
2018 219 17.3 12.6 46.1
2019 195 19.6 9.9 47.7
2020 187 17.5 10.6 42.2
2021 166 17.8 9.3 47
2022 181 17.8 10.1 47.5
2023 158 16.6 9.5 44.9

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 Ithaca Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $597 (4.8%) $11,898 (95.2%) $12,495
2020 $625 (4.6%) $12,999 (95.4%) $13,625
2021 $615 (4.1%) $14,391 (95.9%) $15,006

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ithaca Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 669th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 596th of 1067 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Elementary)27.814.3
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca School District)27.814.3
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ithaca Elementary)38.933.3
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ithaca School District)38.933.3
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Elementary)36.760.9
 24.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca School District)36.760.9
 24.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca Elementary)5047.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca School District)5047.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ithaca Elementary)53.347.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Ithaca School District)53.347.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Ithaca Elementary)56.760.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Science (Ithaca School District)56.760.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Elementary)38.740.7
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca School District)38.740.7
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca Elementary)38.755.6
 16.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca School District)38.755.6
 16.9%
   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 Students195158
 19%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic83
 62.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White183149
 18.6%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%44.9%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ithaca Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Ithaca Elementary.

Students who attend Ithaca Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ithaca Middle
High : Ithaca High

Students at Ithaca Elementary are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Ithaca Elementary ranks 699th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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