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Phelps Elementary

Summary:

Phelps Elementary is a public elementary school located in Phelps, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 56 students. The school is part of the Phelps School District, which is ranked 234 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Phelps Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with several grade levels outperforming the state average in the Forward Exam for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Phelps Elementary's 3rd grade students achieved 85.71% proficiency in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 52.07%. The school has also maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past five school years, indicating excellent student retention and engagement. However, Phelps Elementary has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.3% in 2020-2021 to 20.7% in 2021-2022, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 at 17.3%.

When compared to nearby schools, Three Lakes Elementary has a higher statewide ranking and generally stronger academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River has a lower statewide ranking but more consistent academic performance across grade levels and subject areas, while Northland Pines Elementary-Land O' Lakes has a higher statewide ranking and strong academic performance in several subject areas, but also experiences higher chronic absenteeism rates. Overall, Phelps Elementary presents a complex picture, with both strengths and challenges, and ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to ensure consistent and equitable educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 4451 Old School Rd
       Phelps, WI  54554

(715) 545-2724

District: Phelps School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
569th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,767 Help


Students who attend Phelps Elementary usually attend:

High:    Phelps High

Student/teacher ratio:  5.4 Help
Number of students:  56

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Compare Details Phelps Elementary ranks worse than 53.6% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Phelps Elementary ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.3. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (89.3%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phelps Elementary is 5.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phelps Elementary is $27,767.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phelps Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Phelps Elementary 569th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Phelps Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Phelps Elementary 270th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Phelps Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Phelps School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Phelps School District 234th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Phelps Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Phelps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 80.12 81st 689 88.2%
2008 80.40 85th 1021 91.7%
2009 79.83 96th 1030 90.7%
2010 70.00 277th 1045 73.5%
2011 58.93 495th 1046 52.7%
2012 62.58 426th 1045 59.2%
2013 82.54 85th 1053 91.9%
2014 81.69 105th 1061 90.1%
2015 84.54 68th 1076 93.7%
2016 61.03 423rd 1075 60.7%
2017 46.83 630th 1071 41.2%
2018 60.65 414th 1025 59.6%
2019 63.30 383rd 1037 63.1%
2021 24.10 848th 1050 19.2%
2022 30.39 816th 1067 23.5%
2023 7.01 978th 1067 8.3%
2024 54.88 569th 1061 46.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Phelps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.88 368th 686 46.4%
2019 66.58 206th 718 71.3%
2023 1.59 708th 715 1.0%
2024 41.83 469th 727 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Phelps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.20 33rd 332 90.1%
2008 72.15 108th 519 79.2%
2009 77.56 53rd 521 89.8%
2011 64.68 193rd 549 64.8%
2012 47.00 408th 559 27.0%
2013 58.21 253rd 569 55.5%
2014 62.88 212th 585 63.8%
2015 60.61 244th 612 60.1%
2016 39.73 409th 609 32.8%
2017 55.28 266th 612 56.5%
2018 25.64 477th 579 17.6%
2019 44.29 373rd 594 37.2%
2021 44.34 369th 613 39.8%
2022 51.60 312th 617 49.4%
2023 22.72 518th 640 19.1%
2024 59.30 270th 641 57.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Phelps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.98 340th 407 16.5%
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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 Phelps Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 137 n/a 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 148
1990 145 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 155
1991 153 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 140 1 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 148
1993 153 1 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 160
1994 151 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 157
1995 132 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 138
1996 132 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 138
1997 134 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 138
1998 121 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 125
1999 113 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 116
2000 118 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 121
2001 126 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2002 107 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2003 107 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2004 97 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2005 92 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2006 96 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 92 4 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 106
2008 89 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 98
2009 88 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 96
2010 88 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2011 94 0 0 5 1 0 3 0 103
2012 87 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 93
2013 97 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 103
2014 88 0 0 2 4 0 4 0 98
2015 76 1 0 4 3 0 4 0 88
2016 91 3 0 3 4 0 4 0 105
2017 79 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 87
2018 76 1 1 3 0 0 3 0 84
2019 74 1 1 4 1 0 4 0 85
2020 68 1 1 4 1 0 4 0 79
2021 62 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 72
2022 56 1 0 6 1 0 5 0 69
2023 50 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 56

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 Phelps Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 148 14.0 10.5 30.4
1990 155 10.0 15.5 29
1991 161 10.0 16.1 14.9
1992 148 10.0 14.8 23.6
1993 160 9.3 17.2 23.8
1994 157 9.5 16.5 24.8
1995 138 9.8 14.1 26.1
1996 138 9.8 14.1 26.1
1997 138 11.7 11.8 23.2
1998 125 10.7 11.7 20
1999 116 9.5 12.2 29.3
2000 121 9.8 12.3 28.9
2001 128 7.9 16.2 28.1
2002 111 8.2 13.5 40.5
2003 111 8.2 13.5 40.5
2004 102 10.6 9.6 43.1
2005 96 11.4 8.4 n/a
2006 108 11.3 9.6 n/a
2007 106 10.6 10.0 38.7
2008 98 10.1 9.7 39.8
2009 96 10.4 9.2 43.8
2010 94 10.2 9.2 54.3
2011 103 8.6 11.8 61.2
2012 93 8.4 11.0 60.2
2013 103 9.8 10.4 53.4
2014 98 10.1 9.6 59.2
2015 88 n/a n/a 60.2
2016 105 13.0 8.0 64.8
2017 87 10.8 8.0 59.8
2018 84 9.9 8.4 53.6
2019 85 9.8 8.6 60
2020 79 8.4 9.3 64.6
2021 72 9.6 7.4 65.3
2022 69 10.4 6.6 4.3
2023 56 10.3 5.4 55.4

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 Phelps Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 148 14.0 10.5 30.4
1990 155 10.0 15.5 29
1991 161 10.0 16.1 14.9
1992 148 10.0 14.8 23.6
1993 160 9.3 17.2 23.8
1994 157 9.5 16.5 24.8
1995 138 9.8 14.1 26.1
1996 138 9.8 14.1 26.1
1997 138 11.7 11.8 23.2
1998 125 10.7 11.7 20
1999 116 9.5 12.2 29.3
2000 121 9.8 12.3 28.9
2001 128 7.9 16.2 28.1
2002 111 8.2 13.5 40.5
2003 111 8.2 13.5 40.5
2004 102 10.6 9.6 43.1
2005 96 11.4 8.4 n/a
2006 108 11.3 9.6 n/a
2007 106 10.6 10.0 38.7
2008 98 10.1 9.7 39.8
2009 96 10.4 9.2 43.8
2010 94 10.2 9.2 54.3
2011 103 8.6 11.8 61.2
2012 93 8.4 11.0 60.2
2013 103 9.8 10.4 53.4
2014 98 10.1 9.6 59.2
2015 88 n/a n/a 60.2
2016 105 13.0 8.0 64.8
2017 87 10.8 8.0 59.8
2018 84 9.9 8.4 53.6
2019 85 9.8 8.6 60
2020 79 8.4 9.3 64.6
2021 72 9.6 7.4 65.3
2022 69 10.4 6.6 4.3
2023 56 10.3 5.4 55.4

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 Phelps Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,179 (5.6%) $19,849 (94.4%) $21,027
2020 $1,081 (4.5%) $23,156 (95.5%) $24,237
2021 $1,619 (5.8%) $26,147 (94.2%) $27,767

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Phelps Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 383rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 978th of 1067 Elementary schools
 54.7%
Ranks 373rd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 518th of 640 Middle schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Phelps Elementary)5016.7
 33.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Phelps School District)5016.7
 33.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Phelps Elementary)600
 60%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Phelps School District)600
 60%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Phelps Elementary)42.90
 42.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Phelps School District)42.90
 42.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Phelps Elementary)42.911.1
 31.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Phelps School District)42.911.1
 31.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Phelps Elementary)33.325
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Phelps School District)33.325
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Phelps Elementary)44.437.5
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Phelps School District)44.437.5
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Phelps Elementary)22.222.2
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Phelps School District)22.222.2
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.333.6
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Phelps Elementary)33.333.3
   8th Grade Mathematics (Phelps School District)33.333.3
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.530.8
 5.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Phelps Elementary)66.766.7
   8th Grade Social Studies (Phelps School District)66.766.7
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.1
 7%
8th Grade Science (Phelps Elementary)33.366.7
 33.3%
   8th Grade Science (Phelps School District)33.366.7
 33.3%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.5
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8556
 34.1%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White7450
 32.4%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%55.4%
 4.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 56 students attended Phelps Elementary.

Students at Phelps Elementary are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Phelps Elementary ranks 569th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Phelps Elementary usually go on to attend:

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