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Manawa Elementary

Summary:

Manawa Elementary is a public elementary school located in Manawa, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 244 students. The school is part of the Manawa School District, which is ranked 344 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manawa Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a ranking between 565 and 920 out of 1,061 schools in the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized test, is below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 60.61% of 3rd graders, 45.45% of 4th graders, and 48.15% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were 69.7% for 3rd grade, 48.48% for 4th grade, and 44.44% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 56.58%, 55.05%, and 54.24%. Manawa Elementary's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds being a relative strength for the school.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Readfield Elementary and Chain Exploration Center, Manawa Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with the nearby schools having significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Manawa Elementary has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.5% in 2018-2019 to 15.9% in 2021-2022, which is still higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 800 Beech St
       Manawa, WI  54949-8664

(920) 596-5700

District: Manawa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
565th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,099 Help


Students who attend Manawa Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Manawa Middle
High:    Little Wolf High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Manawa Elementary ranks worse than 53.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.2. (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 (86.9%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manawa Elementary is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manawa Elementary is $14,099.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manawa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Manawa Elementary 565th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Manawa Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Manawa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manawa School District 344th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manawa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Manawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 54.41 593rd 1046 43.3%
2012 55.56 582nd 1045 44.3%
2013 48.68 634th 1053 39.8%
2014 47.66 652nd 1061 38.5%
2015 47.07 672nd 1076 37.5%
2016 47.01 632nd 1075 41.2%
2017 41.73 698th 1071 34.8%
2018 35.66 748th 1025 27.0%
2019 41.95 684th 1037 34.0%
2021 22.18 868th 1050 17.3%
2022 16.93 920th 1067 13.8%
2023 31.31 804th 1067 24.6%
2024 55.20 565th 1061 46.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Manawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.68 635th 748 15.1%
2023 28.50 579th 770 24.8%
2024 55.11 302nd 790 61.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.52 624th 854 26.9%
2019 30.15 684th 874 21.7%
2021 23.47 723rd 847 14.6%
2022 16.73 783rd 859 8.8%
2023 30.53 680th 871 21.9%
2024 63.37 261st 866 69.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Manawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.70 625th 997 37.3%
2019 36.54 717th 1002 28.4%
2021 24.61 812th 1004 19.1%
2022 21.27 850th 1017 16.4%
2023 41.72 668th 1010 33.9%
2024 65.13 373rd 1011 63.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Manawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.08 790th 997 20.8%
2019 48.67 557th 1002 44.4%
2021 22.82 828th 1003 17.4%
2022 15.01 888th 1017 12.7%
2023 23.62 830th 1011 17.9%
2024 48.64 602nd 1012 40.5%
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Rank History for White students at Manawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.01 684th 704 2.8%
2023 23.63 602nd 715 15.8%
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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 Manawa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 251 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 251
1990 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1991 248 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 242 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 245
1993 281 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 284
1994 262 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 369 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 369 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 343 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1998 356 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1999 339 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 328 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2001 312 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2002 287 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2003 287 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2004 255 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 295 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 304 1 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 315
2007 307 1 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2008 290 3 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 280 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2010 265 1 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 276
2011 403 3 2 13 1 0 0 0 422
2012 412 3 2 12 1 0 0 0 430
2013 386 2 1 12 1 0 3 0 405
2014 362 4 2 8 1 0 5 0 382
2015 357 4 2 9 1 0 5 0 378
2016 337 0 2 7 1 0 5 0 352
2017 342 2 1 10 1 0 7 0 363
2018 310 1 2 10 2 0 7 0 332
2019 281 1 0 10 0 0 9 0 301
2020 283 2 0 16 0 0 14 0 315
2021 201 2 0 13 0 0 17 0 233
2022 207 2 0 12 0 0 21 0 242
2023 212 1 0 15 0 0 16 0 244

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 Manawa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 251 17.0 14.7 13.5
1990 258 17.0 15.1 11.6
1991 252 17.0 14.8 9.9
1992 245 17.0 14.4 12.2
1993 284 16.4 17.3 9.9
1994 269 16.4 16.4 11.5
1995 373 19.4 19.2 10.2
1996 373 19.4 19.2 10.2
1997 349 19.9 17.5 10.6
1998 363 19.9 18.2 11.6
1999 348 21.6 16.1 17.8
2000 331 19.1 17.3 16
2001 317 20.2 15.7 18.6
2002 293 23.9 12.3 30
2003 293 23.9 12.3 30
2004 261 24.0 10.9 27.2
2005 307 24.0 12.8 n/a
2006 315 24.5 12.9 n/a
2007 319 24.8 12.9 27
2008 305 25.0 12.2 31.5
2009 292 24.4 12.0 38
2010 276 22.4 12.2 37.3
2011 422 28.8 14.6 44.1
2012 430 26.4 16.2 42.6
2013 405 26.8 15.0 43.7
2014 382 27.2 14.0 41.9
2015 378 n/a n/a 37.8
2016 352 23.0 15.3 42.3
2017 363 23.8 15.2 39.1
2018 332 23.1 14.3 34.6
2019 301 22.6 13.2 39.5
2020 315 22.8 13.7 46.3
2021 233 19.4 11.9 49.4
2022 242 19.7 12.2 48.3
2023 244 19.1 12.7 49.6

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 Manawa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 251 17.0 14.7 13.5
1990 258 17.0 15.1 11.6
1991 252 17.0 14.8 9.9
1992 245 17.0 14.4 12.2
1993 284 16.4 17.3 9.9
1994 269 16.4 16.4 11.5
1995 373 19.4 19.2 10.2
1996 373 19.4 19.2 10.2
1997 349 19.9 17.5 10.6
1998 363 19.9 18.2 11.6
1999 348 21.6 16.1 17.8
2000 331 19.1 17.3 16
2001 317 20.2 15.7 18.6
2002 293 23.9 12.3 30
2003 293 23.9 12.3 30
2004 261 24.0 10.9 27.2
2005 307 24.0 12.8 n/a
2006 315 24.5 12.9 n/a
2007 319 24.8 12.9 27
2008 305 25.0 12.2 31.5
2009 292 24.4 12.0 38
2010 276 22.4 12.2 37.3
2011 422 28.8 14.6 44.1
2012 430 26.4 16.2 42.6
2013 405 26.8 15.0 43.7
2014 382 27.2 14.0 41.9
2015 378 n/a n/a 37.8
2016 352 23.0 15.3 42.3
2017 363 23.8 15.2 39.1
2018 332 23.1 14.3 34.6
2019 301 22.6 13.2 39.5
2020 315 22.8 13.7 46.3
2021 233 19.4 11.9 49.4
2022 242 19.7 12.2 48.3
2023 244 19.1 12.7 49.6

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 Manawa Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $615 (4.1%) $14,241 (95.9%) $14,856
2020 $593 (5.3%) $10,575 (94.7%) $11,169
2021 $1,105 (7.8%) $12,994 (92.2%) $14,099

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Manawa Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 684th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 804th of 1067 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manawa Elementary)43.819.4
 24.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manawa School District)43.819.4
 24.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manawa Elementary)34.433.3
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manawa School District)34.433.3
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manawa Elementary)2844
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manawa School District)2844
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manawa Elementary)4872
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manawa School District)4872
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Manawa Elementary)5648
 8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Manawa School District)5648
 8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Manawa Elementary)5260
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Manawa School District)5260
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manawa Elementary)33.319.6
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manawa School District)33.319.6
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manawa Elementary)41.78.9
 32.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manawa School District)41.78.9
 32.7%
   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 Students301244
 18.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1015
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White281212
 24.6%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%49.6%
 10.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manawa Elementary

Manawa Elementary ranks 565th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Manawa Elementary are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Manawa Elementary.

Students who attend Manawa Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manawa Middle
High : Little Wolf High


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