Northern Hills Elementary

Summary:

Northern Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Onalaska, Wisconsin, serving 489 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Onalaska School District.

While the Onalaska School District is ranked 125 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating, Northern Hills Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 40.32% in 3rd grade ELA and 46.77% in 3rd grade Math, compared to the district's 55.5% and 70.16%, respectively. Additionally, Northern Hills Elementary has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, reaching as high as 17.8% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, Eagle Bluff Elementary and Pertzsch Elementary, which are also part of the Onalaska School District, have significantly outperformed Northern Hills Elementary in academic proficiency. Additionally, the school's spending per student, at $12,364 in 2020-2021, is lower than its neighboring schools, which may contribute to the differences in performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 910 East Ave N
       Onalaska, WI  54650-2299


(608) 783-4542

District: Onalaska School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
641st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,364 Help


Students who attend Northern Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Onalaska Middle
High:    Onalaska High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.0%
Asian:
19.2%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northern Hills Elementary ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Onalaska School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.87. (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 Northern Hills Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Onalaska School District. Racial makeup is: White (64%), Asian (19.2%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Onalaska School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Hills Elementary is 12.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Onalaska School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Hills Elementary is $12,364, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Onalaska School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northern Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Hills Elementary 641st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Northern Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Onalaska School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Onalaska School District 125th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.12 225th 633 64.5%
2006 52.41 440th 712 38.2%
2007 50.70 431st 689 37.4%
2008 41.00 758th 1021 25.8%
2009 44.66 716th 1030 30.5%
2010 53.69 610th 1045 41.6%
2011 46.63 735th 1046 29.7%
2012 43.35 775th 1045 25.8%
2013 54.04 553rd 1053 47.5%
2014 52.99 568th 1061 46.5%
2015 48.04 661st 1076 38.6%
2016 38.61 746th 1075 30.6%
2017 50.06 586th 1071 45.3%
2018 43.55 660th 1025 35.6%
2019 50.76 572nd 1037 44.8%
2021 62.70 386th 1050 63.2%
2022 58.04 481st 1067 54.9%
2023 46.99 639th 1067 40.1%
2024 47.87 641st 1061 39.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.87 23rd 76 69.7%
2023 45.03 49th 96 49.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.24 172nd 287 40.1%
2019 48.60 116th 275 57.8%
2021 50.67 82nd 222 63.1%
2022 55.77 88th 248 64.5%
2023 32.31 181st 249 27.3%
2024 55.68 96th 269 64.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.06 282nd 721 60.9%
2019 34.87 490th 742 34.0%
2021 73.66 111th 746 85.1%
2022 54.67 277th 748 63.0%
2023 43.40 419th 770 45.6%
2024 54.28 308th 790 61.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.20 568th 854 33.5%
2019 48.26 446th 874 49.0%
2021 53.85 346th 847 59.1%
2022 42.76 520th 859 39.5%
2023 29.42 687th 871 21.1%
2024 34.08 628th 866 27.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 491st 997 50.8%
2019 57.19 453rd 1002 54.8%
2021 63.41 358th 1004 64.3%
2022 51.08 547th 1017 46.2%
2023 41.06 676th 1010 33.1%
2024 44.95 657th 1011 35.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.86 742nd 997 25.6%
2019 45.18 615th 1002 38.6%
2021 59.19 424th 1003 57.7%
2022 64.77 339th 1017 66.7%
2023 53.90 515th 1011 49.1%
2024 51.61 565th 1012 44.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.81 85th 107 20.6%
2019 28.68 82nd 122 32.8%
2021 32.97 55th 106 48.1%
2022 25.95 78th 110 29.1%
2023 18.89 100th 116 13.8%
2024 18.08 109th 123 11.4%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.32 427th 686 37.8%
2019 56.98 315th 718 56.1%
2021 67.38 201st 699 71.2%
2022 61.33 259th 704 63.2%
2023 45.79 424th 715 40.7%
2024 45.33 435th 727 40.2%
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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.

Northern Hills Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, June 14, 2013

Open Quote My son will be entering this school for 5th grade. I've been impressed with tour of school, principle, and support staff. Very excited about moving into this district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northern Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 399 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 403
1990 396 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1991 388 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1992 401 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 392 4 9 0 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 369 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1995 389 4 25 3 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 389 4 25 3 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 383 3 41 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 387 7 40 3 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 378 8 34 7 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2000 239 5 25 9 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 237 6 25 6 3 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 261 8 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2003 261 8 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2004 233 11 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 241 14 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2006 233 13 22 2 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2007 265 18 30 2 4 n/a n/a 0 319
2008 302 21 29 5 2 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 310 20 33 2 5 n/a n/a 0 370
2010 322 17 33 6 4 n/a n/a 0 382
2011 309 13 39 6 3 1 15 0 386
2012 343 14 42 8 3 0 19 0 429
2013 346 6 56 8 7 1 26 0 450
2014 366 8 58 8 4 1 32 0 477
2015 378 3 72 10 3 1 37 0 504
2016 425 7 90 14 2 1 50 0 589
2017 324 7 95 30 0 1 49 0 506
2018 347 5 96 27 1 0 48 0 524
2019 339 8 91 28 1 0 46 0 513
2020 324 6 100 27 1 0 56 0 514
2021 322 8 85 22 1 0 42 0 480
2022 296 12 97 24 1 0 45 0 475
2023 313 4 94 31 1 0 46 0 489

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 Northern Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 403 26.0 15.5 8.7
1990 403 26.0 15.5 10.4
1991 395 25.0 15.8 6.3
1992 409 23.3 17.5 8.8
1993 408 28.0 14.6 6.1
1994 379 28.2 13.4 6.3
1995 421 25.8 16.3 9
1996 421 25.8 16.3 9
1997 428 26.8 16.0 9.8
1998 437 26.7 16.4 9.6
1999 427 28.4 15.0 14.3
2000 278 22.8 12.2 14.4
2001 277 20.8 13.3 14.8
2002 287 21.4 13.4 22.6
2003 287 21.4 13.4 22.6
2004 266 20.4 13.0 25.6
2005 272 20.5 13.3 n/a
2006 271 21.5 12.6 n/a
2007 319 22.7 14.1 28.5
2008 359 23.0 15.6 28.7
2009 370 25.1 14.7 32.4
2010 382 28.1 13.5 30.4
2011 386 29.4 13.1 37.6
2012 429 31.4 13.6 39.9
2013 450 35.5 12.6 39.3
2014 477 35.4 13.4 39
2015 504 n/a n/a 35.7
2016 589 39.0 15.1 38.9
2017 506 40.8 12.3 41.9
2018 524 41.7 12.5 37.2
2019 513 39.7 12.9 40.2
2020 514 41.9 12.2 41.4
2021 480 40.2 11.9 39.6
2022 475 35.8 13.2 39.4
2023 489 38.2 12.7 48.7

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 Northern Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 403 26.0 15.5 8.7
1990 403 26.0 15.5 10.4
1991 395 25.0 15.8 6.3
1992 409 23.3 17.5 8.8
1993 408 28.0 14.6 6.1
1994 379 28.2 13.4 6.3
1995 421 25.8 16.3 9
1996 421 25.8 16.3 9
1997 428 26.8 16.0 9.8
1998 437 26.7 16.4 9.6
1999 427 28.4 15.0 14.3
2000 278 22.8 12.2 14.4
2001 277 20.8 13.3 14.8
2002 287 21.4 13.4 22.6
2003 287 21.4 13.4 22.6
2004 266 20.4 13.0 25.6
2005 272 20.5 13.3 n/a
2006 271 21.5 12.6 n/a
2007 319 22.7 14.1 28.5
2008 359 23.0 15.6 28.7
2009 370 25.1 14.7 32.4
2010 382 28.1 13.5 30.4
2011 386 29.4 13.1 37.6
2012 429 31.4 13.6 39.9
2013 450 35.5 12.6 39.3
2014 477 35.4 13.4 39
2015 504 n/a n/a 35.7
2016 589 39.0 15.1 38.9
2017 506 40.8 12.3 41.9
2018 524 41.7 12.5 37.2
2019 513 39.7 12.9 40.2
2020 514 41.9 12.2 41.4
2021 480 40.2 11.9 39.6
2022 475 35.8 13.2 39.4
2023 489 38.2 12.7 48.7

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 Northern Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $642 (5.5%) $11,089 (94.5%) $11,730
2020 $573 (4.7%) $11,554 (95.3%) $12,127
2021 $569 (4.6%) $11,795 (95.4%) $12,364

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Hills 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 572nd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 639th of 1067 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northern Hills Elementary)33.832.9
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Onalaska School District)41.641.1
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northern Hills Elementary)4641.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Onalaska School District)52.851.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Hills Elementary)44.337.7
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Onalaska School District)57.448.3
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northern Hills Elementary)50.642.6
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Onalaska School District)57.453.3
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Northern Hills Elementary)50.660.7
 10%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Onalaska School District)6466.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Northern Hills Elementary)50.645.9
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (Onalaska School District)62.653.9
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Hills Elementary)49.136.4
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Onalaska School District)62.348.7
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northern Hills Elementary)56.156.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Onalaska School District)63.861.8
 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 Students513489
 4.7%
African American84
 50%
American Indian11
Asian9194
 3.3%
Hispanic2831
 10.7%
Pacific Islander00
White339313
 7.7%
Two or More Races4646
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%48.7%
 8.5%


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Students at Northern Hills Elementary are 64% White, 19% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend Northern Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Onalaska Middle
High : Onalaska High

Northern Hills Elementary ranks 641st of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Northern Hills Elementary.


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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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