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Iron River Elementary

Summary:

Iron River Elementary is a public elementary school located in Iron River, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 102 students. The school is part of the Maple School District, which is ranked 165 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Iron River Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with several grades outperforming the Maple School District and the state of Wisconsin in the Forward Exam assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 5th-grade students achieved 100% proficiency in Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has also excelled in supporting specific student groups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking 11th and 115th out of over 1,000 Wisconsin elementary schools for these respective subgroups. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, and its performance for white students has been relatively lower, indicating the need to address potential achievement gaps.

While Iron River Elementary has outperformed the Maple School District and the state in several academic areas, the nearby Drummond Elementary and South Shore Elementary schools have also demonstrated strong academic performance, with some grades outperforming Iron River Elementary. Additionally, the school faces challenges such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and a significant percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may require additional support and resources to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7730 Pettingill Ave
       Iron River, WI  54847

(715) 372-4334

District: Maple School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
357th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,684 Help


Students who attend Iron River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwestern Middle
High:    Northwestern High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  102

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
American Indian:
5.9%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Iron River Elementary ranks better than 66.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.9. (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 (88.2%), American Indian (5.9%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iron River Elementary is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iron River Elementary is $14,684.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Iron River Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Maple School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Maple School District 165th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Iron River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Iron River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.09 104th 632 83.5%
2007 65.59 284th 689 58.8%
2008 38.62 778th 1021 23.8%
2009 33.45 826th 1030 19.8%
2010 51.72 646th 1045 38.2%
2011 50.37 663rd 1046 36.6%
2012 33.87 852nd 1045 18.5%
2013 31.80 842nd 1053 20.0%
2014 42.96 722nd 1061 32.0%
2015 76.11 179th 1076 83.4%
2016 58.92 458th 1075 57.4%
2017 78.45 171st 1071 84.0%
2018 88.96 46th 1025 95.5%
2019 52.67 534th 1037 48.5%
2021 39.58 704th 1050 33.0%
2022 57.24 489th 1067 54.2%
2023 80.59 155th 1067 85.5%
2024 67.90 357th 1061 66.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Iron River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.20 32nd 854 96.3%
2022 33.68 628th 859 26.9%
2023 75.41 115th 871 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Iron River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.38 81st 997 91.9%
2023 94.47 11th 1010 98.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Iron River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.06 37th 997 96.3%
2023 63.56 368th 1011 63.6%
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Rank History for White students at Iron River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.89 514th 699 26.5%
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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 Iron River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 96 1 6 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 104
1989 107 n/a 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 112
1990 103 0 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 110
1991 96 0 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 104
1992 113 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1993 124 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 125
1994 121 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 127
1995 121 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 127
1996 121 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 127
1997 119 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 124
1998 118 1 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 128
1999 106 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 113
2000 107 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 114
2001 111 1 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 119
2002 120 0 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 131
2003 120 0 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 131
2004 116 0 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 126
2005 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2006 132 1 1 2 8 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 126 1 2 2 7 n/a n/a 0 138
2008 133 7 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 144
2009 129 5 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 142
2010 120 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2011 111 3 3 0 4 0 1 0 122
2012 107 3 3 1 4 0 1 0 119
2013 98 0 3 1 3 0 1 0 106
2014 98 0 0 1 2 0 5 0 106
2015 89 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 95
2016 90 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 97
2017 86 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 93
2018 86 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 95
2019 90 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 96
2020 66 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 70
2021 70 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 74
2022 88 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 93
2023 90 0 0 4 6 0 2 0 102

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 Iron River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 6.0 17.3 26.9
1989 112 6.0 18.6 35.7
1990 110 5.0 22.0 40.9
1991 104 4.5 23.1 23.1
1992 115 6.0 19.1 25.2
1993 125 6.7 18.7 23.2
1994 127 7.7 16.5 23.6
1995 127 7.5 16.9 22
1996 127 7.5 16.9 22
1997 124 7.5 16.5 22.6
1998 128 7.5 17.1 21.1
1999 113 6.5 17.4 31.9
2000 114 6.0 19.0 29.8
2001 119 6.0 19.8 30.3
2002 131 8.1 16.2 48.9
2003 131 8.1 16.2 48.9
2004 126 8.1 15.6 41.3
2005 136 9.1 14.9 n/a
2006 144 10.6 13.6 n/a
2007 138 11.7 11.8 41.3
2008 144 11.1 13.0 39.6
2009 142 10.1 14.1 41.5
2010 126 10.8 11.6 42.9
2011 122 10.5 11.6 51.6
2012 119 10.5 11.3 43.7
2013 106 10.1 10.4 40.6
2014 106 9.5 11.1 50
2015 95 n/a n/a 48.4
2016 97 9.0 10.7 51.5
2017 93 8.2 11.2 44.1
2018 95 8.0 11.8 36.8
2019 96 7.6 12.5 33.3
2020 70 6.5 10.6 32.9
2021 74 8.0 9.2 40.5
2022 93 9.1 10.1 32.3
2023 102 8.7 11.6 37.3

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 Iron River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 6.0 17.3 26.9
1989 112 6.0 18.6 35.7
1990 110 5.0 22.0 40.9
1991 104 4.5 23.1 23.1
1992 115 6.0 19.1 25.2
1993 125 6.7 18.7 23.2
1994 127 7.7 16.5 23.6
1995 127 7.5 16.9 22
1996 127 7.5 16.9 22
1997 124 7.5 16.5 22.6
1998 128 7.5 17.1 21.1
1999 113 6.5 17.4 31.9
2000 114 6.0 19.0 29.8
2001 119 6.0 19.8 30.3
2002 131 8.1 16.2 48.9
2003 131 8.1 16.2 48.9
2004 126 8.1 15.6 41.3
2005 136 9.1 14.9 n/a
2006 144 10.6 13.6 n/a
2007 138 11.7 11.8 41.3
2008 144 11.1 13.0 39.6
2009 142 10.1 14.1 41.5
2010 126 10.8 11.6 42.9
2011 122 10.5 11.6 51.6
2012 119 10.5 11.3 43.7
2013 106 10.1 10.4 40.6
2014 106 9.5 11.1 50
2015 95 n/a n/a 48.4
2016 97 9.0 10.7 51.5
2017 93 8.2 11.2 44.1
2018 95 8.0 11.8 36.8
2019 96 7.6 12.5 33.3
2020 70 6.5 10.6 32.9
2021 74 8.0 9.2 40.5
2022 93 9.1 10.1 32.3
2023 102 8.7 11.6 37.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Iron River Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $796 (6.9%) $10,698 (93.1%) $11,493
2020 $522 (3.6%) $13,960 (96.4%) $14,484
2021 $262 (1.8%) $14,422 (98.2%) $14,684

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Iron River 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 534th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 155th of 1067 Elementary schools
 37%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iron River Elementary)81.846.2
 35.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maple School District)52.652.5
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iron River Elementary)72.753.9
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Maple School District)48.750
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iron River Elementary)33.366.7
 33.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Maple School District)4144.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iron River Elementary)22.266.7
 44.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Maple School District)45.843.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Iron River Elementary)55.666.7
 11.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Maple School District)55.455.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Iron River Elementary)44.466.7
 22.2%
   4th Grade Science (Maple School District)49.447.4
 2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iron River Elementary)33.368.8
 35.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Maple School District)40.942.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iron River Elementary)54.287.5
 33.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Maple School District)74.661.3
 13.2%
   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 Students96102
 6.3%
African American00
American Indian16
 500%
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White9090
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%37.3%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Iron River Elementary

Students at Iron River Elementary are 88% White, 6% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Iron River Elementary ranks 357th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Iron River Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwestern Middle
High : Northwestern High

In the 2022-23 school year, 102 students attended Iron River Elementary.


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