Is Niagara Elementary a good school?

Niagara Elementary ranks 597 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Niagara Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Niagara Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Niagara Elementary?

Students at Niagara Elementary are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Niagara Elementary attend?

Students who attend Niagara Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Niagara High

Niagara Elementary

Summary:

Niagara Elementary is a public elementary school located in Niagara, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 249 students. The school is part of the Niagara School District, which is ranked 340 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Niagara Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a ranking between 563 and 808 out of over 1,000 schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized assessment, is generally below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. However, Niagara Elementary performs relatively well in certain subject areas, such as 4th-grade Social Studies, where it has scored above the state average in recent years. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and a relatively high percentage of special education students.

When compared to the nearby Florence Elementary and Pembine Elementary schools, Niagara Elementary generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level in terms of academic achievement and school rankings. However, the nearby schools also face their own challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and low proficiency rates in certain subject areas, suggesting that the educational landscape in the region may be characterized by systemic challenges that require a collaborative, district-wide approach to address.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

700 Jefferson Ave
Niagara, WI 54151-1221

(715) 251-4541

District: Niagara School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
597^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,844

Students who attend Niagara Elementary usually attend:

High:

Niagara High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 249

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Niagara Elementary ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.65. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), two or more races (6.4%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Niagara Elementary is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Niagara Elementary employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Niagara Elementary is $12,844.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Niagara Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Niagara Elementary 597^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Niagara Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Niagara School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Niagara School District 340^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Niagara Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Niagara Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	51.21	633^rd	1021	38.0%
2009	68.96	297^th	1030	71.2%
2010	55.94	569^th	1045	45.6%
2011	61.76	430^th	1046	58.9%
2012	63.35	414^th	1045	60.4%
2013	31.07	855^th	1053	18.8%
2014	41.98	741^st	1061	30.2%
2015	36.45	808^th	1076	24.9%
2016	34.48	783^rd	1075	27.2%
2017	44.58	659^th	1071	38.5%
2018	45.10	638^th	1025	37.8%
2019	40.99	700^th	1037	32.5%
2021	45.35	645^th	1050	38.6%
2022	52.42	563^rd	1067	47.2%
2023	45.01	662^nd	1067	38.0%
2024	52.65	597^th	1061	43.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Niagara Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	65.33	169^th	721	76.6%
2019	69.94	141^st	742	81.0%
2022	66.28	174^th	748	76.7%
2023	65.32	199^th	770	74.2%
2024	74.68	136^th	790	82.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Niagara Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.27	530^th	854	37.9%
2019	40.74	553^rd	874	36.7%
2022	52.04	405^th	859	52.9%
2023	47.87	462^nd	871	47.0%
2024	57.49	348^th	866	59.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Niagara Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	50.23	566^th	997	43.2%
2019	44.22	632^nd	1002	36.9%
2021	47.54	566^th	1004	43.6%
2022	54.78	487^th	1017	52.1%
2023	49.89	563^rd	1010	44.3%
2024	53.46	547^th	1011	45.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Niagara Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	43.04	645^th	997	35.3%
2019	38.58	696^th	1002	30.5%
2021	44.25	630^th	1003	37.2%
2022	50.31	556^th	1017	45.3%
2023	42.93	650^th	1011	35.7%
2024	52.95	551^st	1012	45.6%

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Rank History for White students at Niagara Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.93	496^th	718	30.9%
2024	26.12	587^th	727	19.3%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Niagara Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	323	n/a	4	1	4	n/a	n/a	332
1990	333	0	5	0	4	n/a	n/a	342
1991	357	0	4	0	5	n/a	n/a	366
1992	355	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	359
1993	371	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	376
1994	303	4	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	310
1995	289	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	292
1996	289	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	292
1997	298	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	301
1998	277	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	281
1999	265	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	269
2000	264	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	266
2001	251	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	253
2002	199	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	201
2003	199	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	201
2004	193	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	195
2005	188	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	190
2006	201	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	204
2007	237	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
2008	234	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
2009	220	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	221
2010	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
2011	214	0	0	0	0	0	0	214
2012	246	0	0	0	0	0	0	246
2013	264	1	0	0	0	0	0	265
2014	251	2	0	0	0	0	2	255
2015	233	1	0	0	0	0	0	234
2016	243	2	0	1	2	0	1	249
2017	243	4	1	5	0	0	2	255
2018	233	4	3	6	0	0	1	247
2019	222	3	0	1	0	0	6	232
2020	218	1	0	2	0	4	6	231
2021	209	2	0	5	1	0	10	227
2022	214	3	0	9	1	0	12	239
2023	223	2	0	8	0	0	16	249

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 Niagara Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	332	20.0	16.6	11.7
1990	342	19.0	18.0	12
1991	366	19.0	19.2	13.7
1992	359	19.0	18.8	14.2
1993	376	20.1	18.7	14.6
1994	310	18.2	17.0	14.8
1995	292	18.1	16.1	13.7
1996	292	18.1	16.1	13.7
1997	301	18.1	16.6	13.6
1998	281	18.1	15.5	13.9
1999	269	18.6	14.5	23
2000	266	18.5	14.4	25.9
2001	253	19.2	13.2	24.9
2002	201	16.5	12.2	43.8
2003	201	16.5	12.2	43.8
2004	195	16.4	11.9	43.1
2005	190	16.4	11.6	n/a
2006	204	15.2	13.4	n/a
2007	238	14.2	16.8	42
2008	236	16.7	14.1	41.1
2009	221	16.6	13.3	37.6
2010	199	17.5	11.3	42.2
2011	214	18.5	11.5	46.3
2012	246	18.5	13.2	48.4
2013	265	16.5	16.0	53.2
2014	255	16.4	15.5	54.1
2015	234	n/a	n/a	49.1
2016	249	13.0	19.1	49.8
2017	255	14.7	17.2	43.9
2018	247	15.7	15.6	44.1
2019	232	17.1	13.5	45.7
2020	231	16.7	13.7	45
2021	227	17.0	13.2	44.9
2022	239	18.0	13.2	47.7
2023	249	18.3	13.5	54.6

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 Niagara Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	332	20.0	16.6	11.7
1990	342	19.0	18.0	12
1991	366	19.0	19.2	13.7
1992	359	19.0	18.8	14.2
1993	376	20.1	18.7	14.6
1994	310	18.2	17.0	14.8
1995	292	18.1	16.1	13.7
1996	292	18.1	16.1	13.7
1997	301	18.1	16.6	13.6
1998	281	18.1	15.5	13.9
1999	269	18.6	14.5	23
2000	266	18.5	14.4	25.9
2001	253	19.2	13.2	24.9
2002	201	16.5	12.2	43.8
2003	201	16.5	12.2	43.8
2004	195	16.4	11.9	43.1
2005	190	16.4	11.6	n/a
2006	204	15.2	13.4	n/a
2007	238	14.2	16.8	42
2008	236	16.7	14.1	41.1
2009	221	16.6	13.3	37.6
2010	199	17.5	11.3	42.2
2011	214	18.5	11.5	46.3
2012	246	18.5	13.2	48.4
2013	265	16.5	16.0	53.2
2014	255	16.4	15.5	54.1
2015	234	n/a	n/a	49.1
2016	249	13.0	19.1	49.8
2017	255	14.7	17.2	43.9
2018	247	15.7	15.6	44.1
2019	232	17.1	13.5	45.7
2020	231	16.7	13.7	45
2021	227	17.0	13.2	44.9
2022	239	18.0	13.2	47.7
2023	249	18.3	13.5	54.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Niagara Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,032 (8.3%)	$11,380 (91.7%)	$12,412
2020	$953 (7.9%)	$11,130 (92.1%)	$12,082
2021	$1,347 (10.5%)	$11,496 (89.5%)	$12,844

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Niagara Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 700^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 662^nd of 1067 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Niagara Elementary)	37.5	17.2	20.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Niagara School District)	37.5	17.2	20.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Niagara Elementary)	43.8	31	12.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Niagara School District)	43.8	31	12.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Niagara Elementary)	51.6	38.9	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Niagara School District)	51.6	38.9	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Niagara Elementary)	45.2	58.3	13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Niagara School District)	45.2	58.3	13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Niagara Elementary)	51.6	55.6	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Niagara School District)	51.6	55.6	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Niagara Elementary)	71	41.7	29.3%
4th Grade Science (Niagara School District)	71	41.7	29.3%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Niagara Elementary)	30.8	36.8	6.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Niagara School District)	30.8	36.8	6.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Niagara Elementary)	11.5	57.9	46.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Niagara School District)	11.5	57.9	46.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Niagara Elementary)	28.6	38.5	9.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Niagara School District)	28.6	38.5	9.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Niagara Elementary)	25.7	46.2	20.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Niagara School District)	25.7	46.2	20.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	232	249	7.3%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	8	700%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	223	0.5%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.7%	54.6%	8.9%

Schools Near Niagara Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Niagara Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	700 Jefferson Ave	Niagara	54151	Marinette County	Niagara School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 251-4541	249	18	13.5	54.6%	223 (89.6%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.4%)	52.7	597^th of 1061 public elementary schools	43.7%		45	662^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	38.0%	65	48.4	59.4	25.0	57.9	64.5	59.4	47.2	52.6	71.9	59.4	$12,844	$1,347	$11,496
Pembine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	N18775 Sauld St	Pembine	54156	Marinette County	Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 324-5314	142	13	11.2	66.2%	126 (88.7%)	3 (2.1%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	51	615^th of 1061 public elementary schools	42.0%		40.1	708^th of 1067 public elementary schools	33.6%	93	40.0	71.4	42.9	41.2	30.0	71.4	42.9	29.4	76.2	76.2	$19,917	$794	$19,123
Florence Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5844 Bill Anderson Dr	Florence	54121	Florence County	Florence County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 855-2114	211	19	11.1	48.3%	195 (92.4%)	3 (1.4%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.7	741^st of 1061 public elementary schools	30.2%		39.5	715^th of 1067 public elementary schools	33.0%	26	37.5	39.3	36.0	54.2	20.8	32.1	64.0	83.3	53.6	46.4	$20,025	$1,524	$18,501

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