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Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 251. It is part of the Rhinelander School District, which is ranked 297 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. On the Forward Exam, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the Rhinelander School District and Wisconsin state averages. However, the school's performance in social studies and science for 4th grade is stronger, with proficiency rates exceeding both the district and state averages. Additionally, Central Elementary has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.2% in 2018-2019 to 5.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state's average.

Interestingly, nearby schools within the same district, such as Northwoods Community Elementary, consistently outperform Central Elementary on the Forward Exam. Schools in other nearby districts, such as Minocqua Elementary and Three Lakes Elementary, also generally outperform Central Elementary. Despite the higher spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary, the school's academic performance remains below the district and state averages, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 418 N Pelham St
       Rhinelander, WI  54501-3197

(715) 365-9600

District: Rhinelander School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
570th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,755 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    James Williams Middle
High:    Rhinelander High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Two or more races:
8.5%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 53.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Rhinelander School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.76. (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 Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), two or more races (8.5%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rhinelander School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 10.6, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Rhinelander School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $20,755, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Rhinelander School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 570th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rhinelander School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rhinelander School District 297th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.03 125th 632 80.2%
2006 50.92 448th 712 37.1%
2007 55.78 394th 689 42.8%
2008 40.94 761st 1021 25.5%
2009 31.71 845th 1030 18.0%
2010 34.87 813th 1045 22.2%
2011 30.80 875th 1046 16.3%
2012 49.40 701st 1045 32.9%
2013 37.27 789th 1053 25.1%
2014 41.84 742nd 1061 30.1%
2015 37.27 803rd 1076 25.4%
2016 35.26 778th 1075 27.6%
2017 32.66 803rd 1071 25.0%
2018 34.74 758th 1025 26.0%
2019 39.84 710th 1037 31.5%
2021 37.27 728th 1050 30.7%
2022 51.84 569th 1067 46.7%
2023 58.03 483rd 1067 54.7%
2024 54.76 570th 1061 46.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.68 485th 721 32.7%
2019 48.70 335th 742 54.9%
2021 28.56 557th 746 25.3%
2022 38.65 456th 748 39.0%
2023 41.21 442nd 770 42.6%
2024 28.52 594th 790 24.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.05 642nd 854 24.8%
2019 35.77 623rd 874 28.7%
2021 44.30 495th 847 41.6%
2022 64.65 237th 859 72.4%
2023 67.51 205th 871 76.5%
2024 57.17 353rd 866 59.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.80 691st 997 30.7%
2019 42.77 651st 1002 35.0%
2021 33.21 737th 1004 26.6%
2022 52.10 533rd 1017 47.6%
2023 61.55 402nd 1010 60.2%
2024 51.88 572nd 1011 43.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.85 759th 997 23.9%
2019 39.14 687th 1002 31.4%
2021 42.55 649th 1003 35.3%
2022 51.26 546th 1017 46.3%
2023 53.74 518th 1011 48.8%
2024 54.31 528th 1012 47.8%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.11 604th 686 12.0%
2019 22.23 616th 718 14.2%
2023 54.36 330th 715 53.8%
2024 48.28 404th 727 44.4%
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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 Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 176 n/a 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 185
1990 183 0 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 192
1991 192 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 266 0 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 273
1993 266 2 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 278
1994 278 2 3 1 7 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 256 1 2 1 11 n/a n/a 0 271
1996 256 1 2 1 11 n/a n/a 0 271
1997 291 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 213 1 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 222
1999 212 1 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 221
2000 232 6 2 21 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 208 8 1 2 7 n/a n/a 0 226
2002 189 1 5 0 12 n/a n/a 0 207
2003 189 1 5 0 12 n/a n/a 0 207
2004 185 4 6 2 12 n/a n/a 0 209
2005 177 3 4 2 8 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 346 4 2 1 6 n/a n/a 0 359
2007 294 4 3 1 7 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 284 4 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 298
2009 262 4 2 5 6 n/a n/a 0 279
2010 253 3 1 4 6 n/a n/a 0 267
2011 248 0 1 4 5 0 8 0 266
2012 239 1 2 3 3 1 8 0 257
2013 255 3 1 4 3 1 5 0 272
2014 256 4 2 5 5 0 5 0 277
2015 253 4 1 5 10 0 3 0 276
2016 265 4 0 6 7 0 1 0 283
2017 171 5 0 4 8 0 4 0 192
2018 281 9 2 4 11 0 4 0 311
2019 277 5 3 10 7 0 2 0 304
2020 223 4 0 8 6 0 8 0 249
2021 202 7 0 8 6 0 7 0 230
2022 198 5 1 6 9 0 9 0 228
2023 214 7 2 6 6 1 15 0 251
2024 227 6 1 7 6 1 23 0 271

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 Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 185 9.7 19.0 18.9
1990 192 9.7 19.7 24.5
1991 197 13.1 15.0 18.3
1992 273 16.0 17.0 22
1993 278 14.8 18.8 18.3
1994 291 17.2 16.9 18.2
1995 271 16.0 16.9 18.1
1996 271 16.0 16.9 18.1
1997 295 16.0 18.4 15.6
1998 222 16.0 13.9 16.7
1999 221 16.5 13.4 24.9
2000 262 14.5 18.1 26
2001 226 15.5 14.6 30.1
2002 207 16.0 12.9 45.4
2003 207 16.0 12.9 45.4
2004 209 17.4 12.0 50.2
2005 194 16.2 12.0 n/a
2006 359 19.2 18.7 n/a
2007 309 19.1 16.2 37.9
2008 298 17.3 17.2 42.3
2009 279 18.3 15.2 45.5
2010 267 18.8 14.2 42.3
2011 266 18.6 14.2 45.1
2012 257 16.4 15.6 52.5
2013 272 15.2 17.8 51.1
2014 277 16.7 16.5 50.5
2015 276 n/a n/a 53.3
2016 283 20.0 14.1 56.5
2017 192 21.4 8.9 49
2018 311 21.1 14.7 50.5
2019 304 22.5 13.4 52.6
2020 249 20.5 12.1 67.1
2021 230 19.9 11.5 70.4
2022 228 19.9 11.4 63.2
2023 251 21.0 11.9 65.3
2024 271 25.5 10.6 66.1

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 Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 185 9.7 19.0 18.9
1990 192 9.7 19.7 24.5
1991 197 13.1 15.0 18.3
1992 273 16.0 17.0 22
1993 278 14.8 18.8 18.3
1994 291 17.2 16.9 18.2
1995 271 16.0 16.9 18.1
1996 271 16.0 16.9 18.1
1997 295 16.0 18.4 15.6
1998 222 16.0 13.9 16.7
1999 221 16.5 13.4 24.9
2000 262 14.5 18.1 26
2001 226 15.5 14.6 30.1
2002 207 16.0 12.9 45.4
2003 207 16.0 12.9 45.4
2004 209 17.4 12.0 50.2
2005 194 16.2 12.0 n/a
2006 359 19.2 18.7 n/a
2007 309 19.1 16.2 37.9
2008 298 17.3 17.2 42.3
2009 279 18.3 15.2 45.5
2010 267 18.8 14.2 42.3
2011 266 18.6 14.2 45.1
2012 257 16.4 15.6 52.5
2013 272 15.2 17.8 51.1
2014 277 16.7 16.5 50.5
2015 276 n/a n/a 53.3
2016 283 20.0 14.1 56.5
2017 192 21.4 8.9 49
2018 311 21.1 14.7 50.5
2019 304 22.5 13.4 52.6
2020 249 20.5 12.1 67.1
2021 230 19.9 11.5 70.4
2022 228 19.9 11.4 63.2
2023 251 21.0 11.9 65.3
2024 271 25.5 10.6 66.1

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 Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $796 (6.3%) $11,775 (93.7%) $12,572
2020 $1,000 (6.3%) $14,753 (93.7%) $15,753
2021 $763 (3.7%) $19,992 (96.3%) $20,755

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 710th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 483rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 23.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)40.644.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhinelander School District)4140.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)38.550
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhinelander School District)39.145
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Central Elementary)55.667.7
 12%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Rhinelander School District)55.656.7
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Central Elementary)46.955.9
 9%
   4th Grade Science (Rhinelander School District)47.847.5
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)33.839.5
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhinelander School District)33.732.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)37.252.6
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhinelander School District)36.848.7
 11.9%
   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 Students304251
 17.4%
African American57
 40%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic106
 40%
Pacific Islander01
White277214
 22.7%
Two or More Races215
 650%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%65.3%
 12.7%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 271 students attended Central Elementary.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Williams Middle
High : Rhinelander High

Central Elementary ranks 570th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.


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