Park Elementary

Summary:

Park Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 252 students. It is part of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, which is ranked 54 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, it ranked 292 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the state average in the Forward Exam, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. Park Elementary also has a strong track record of supporting different student groups, with its female students and special education students consistently ranking in the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

While Park Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the top-performing schools in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, such as Northside Elementary, Elm Lawn Elementary, and Pope Farm Elementary, it outperforms the nearby Sauk Trail Elementary. Additionally, Park Elementary's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 15.87% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that the school serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1209 Park St
       Cross Plains, WI  53528-9628


(608) 829-9250

District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,214 Help


Students who attend Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Glacier Creek Middle
High:    Middleton High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Two or more races:
6.7%
Hispanic:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Elementary ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.72. (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 Park Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), two or more races (6.7%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 12.2. 3 elementary schools in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary is $14,214, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary 292nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 54th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.12 170th 633 73.1%
2006 62.92 333rd 712 53.2%
2008 60.71 466th 1021 54.4%
2009 54.73 561st 1030 45.5%
2010 50.36 671st 1045 35.8%
2011 65.09 369th 1046 64.7%
2012 78.14 103rd 1045 90.1%
2013 78.15 143rd 1053 86.4%
2014 83.96 85th 1061 92.0%
2015 83.11 90th 1076 91.6%
2016 78.96 159th 1075 85.2%
2017 77.55 181st 1071 83.1%
2018 79.09 150th 1025 85.4%
2019 77.16 187th 1037 82.0%
2021 65.45 350th 1050 66.7%
2022 78.01 180th 1067 83.1%
2023 79.58 163rd 1067 84.7%
2024 71.72 292nd 1061 72.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.39 9th 76 88.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.90 19th 721 97.4%
2019 76.70 101st 742 86.4%
2021 58.72 229th 746 69.3%
2022 97.34 8th 748 98.9%
2023 83.10 60th 770 92.2%
2024 80.43 93rd 790 88.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.78 43rd 854 95.0%
2019 41.12 551st 874 37.0%
2021 16.32 780th 847 7.9%
2023 61.66 273rd 871 68.7%
2024 63.94 255th 866 70.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.07 217th 997 78.2%
2019 71.93 241st 1002 75.9%
2021 61.90 388th 1004 61.4%
2022 72.88 232nd 1017 77.2%
2023 80.36 135th 1010 86.6%
2024 76.31 196th 1011 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.02 114th 997 88.6%
2019 80.41 128th 1002 87.2%
2021 66.44 309th 1003 69.2%
2022 79.30 159th 1017 84.4%
2023 76.82 194th 1011 80.8%
2024 60.10 452nd 1012 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.00 203rd 686 70.4%
2019 70.40 170th 718 76.3%
2022 71.02 163rd 704 76.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 1 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 324
1989 348 1 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 351
1990 346 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 344 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1992 394 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 415 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 450 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1995 449 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 449 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 297 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1998 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 277 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2000 278 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 287 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2002 271 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 271 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 306 7 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 316 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 313 3 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 308 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 316 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 307 5 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2010 302 6 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2011 312 6 3 15 1 0 5 0 342
2012 329 2 4 11 1 0 4 0 351
2013 326 1 4 11 2 0 7 0 351
2014 325 2 4 20 2 0 9 0 362
2015 272 2 1 16 3 0 13 0 307
2016 271 5 1 14 3 0 13 0 307
2017 252 3 2 14 2 0 13 0 286
2018 261 2 5 11 1 0 15 0 295
2019 271 1 6 13 1 0 16 0 308
2020 258 2 5 14 0 0 6 0 285
2021 224 2 7 15 0 0 5 0 253
2022 224 3 1 11 1 1 12 0 253
2023 218 3 0 12 1 1 17 0 252

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 20.0 16.2 4
1989 351 21.0 16.7 3.7
1990 349 21.0 16.6 2.3
1991 345 21.5 16.0 4.6
1992 396 23.0 17.2 5.8
1993 416 25.2 16.5 3.8
1994 456 25.5 17.9 2.9
1995 451 25.6 17.6 4.2
1996 451 25.6 17.6 4.2
1997 299 20.7 14.4 5
1998 293 20.1 14.6 6.1
1999 279 21.0 13.3 9.3
2000 279 20.1 13.9 8.2
2001 288 20.4 14.1 10.1
2002 275 20.6 13.3 13.1
2003 275 20.6 13.3 13.1
2004 319 25.0 12.8 10
2005 326 25.4 12.8 n/a
2006 324 24.5 13.2 n/a
2007 318 25.0 12.7 11.6
2008 323 24.7 13.1 14.6
2009 322 24.2 13.3 12.1
2010 315 24.1 13.0 9.5
2011 342 23.7 14.3 17
2012 351 25.4 13.7 13.1
2013 351 23.6 14.8 16.2
2014 362 25.0 14.4 18.2
2015 307 n/a n/a 19.2
2016 307 23.0 13.3 19.2
2017 286 22.8 12.5 16.8
2018 295 23.1 12.7 14.2
2019 308 23.4 13.1 18.2
2020 285 22.4 12.7 14.4
2021 253 21.1 11.9 15.4
2022 253 20.5 12.2 13.4
2023 252 20.5 12.2 15.9

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 20.0 16.2 4
1989 351 21.0 16.7 3.7
1990 349 21.0 16.6 2.3
1991 345 21.5 16.0 4.6
1992 396 23.0 17.2 5.8
1993 416 25.2 16.5 3.8
1994 456 25.5 17.9 2.9
1995 451 25.6 17.6 4.2
1996 451 25.6 17.6 4.2
1997 299 20.7 14.4 5
1998 293 20.1 14.6 6.1
1999 279 21.0 13.3 9.3
2000 279 20.1 13.9 8.2
2001 288 20.4 14.1 10.1
2002 275 20.6 13.3 13.1
2003 275 20.6 13.3 13.1
2004 319 25.0 12.8 10
2005 326 25.4 12.8 n/a
2006 324 24.5 13.2 n/a
2007 318 25.0 12.7 11.6
2008 323 24.7 13.1 14.6
2009 322 24.2 13.3 12.1
2010 315 24.1 13.0 9.5
2011 342 23.7 14.3 17
2012 351 25.4 13.7 13.1
2013 351 23.6 14.8 16.2
2014 362 25.0 14.4 18.2
2015 307 n/a n/a 19.2
2016 307 23.0 13.3 19.2
2017 286 22.8 12.5 16.8
2018 295 23.1 12.7 14.2
2019 308 23.4 13.1 18.2
2020 285 22.4 12.7 14.4
2021 253 21.1 11.9 15.4
2022 253 20.5 12.2 13.4
2023 252 20.5 12.2 15.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $291 (2.4%) $11,993 (97.6%) $12,284
2020 $273 (2.1%) $12,812 (97.9%) $13,085
2021 $311 (2.2%) $13,903 (97.8%) $14,214

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 163rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary)45.346.5
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)62.360.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary)65.655.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)80.170.9
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary)51.460
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)61.564.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary)70.870.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)74.868.6
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Park Elementary)72.280
 7.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)74.679.6
 5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Park Elementary)7572.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District)73.872.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308252
 18.2%
African American13
 200%
American Indian11
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander01
White271218
 19.6%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%15.9%
 2.3%


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Park Elementary ranks 292nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Park Elementary.

Students at Park Elementary are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glacier Creek Middle
High : Middleton High


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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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