Spencer Elementary

Summary:

Spencer Elementary is a public elementary school located in Spencer, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the Spencer School District, which is ranked 227 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Spencer Elementary consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science across grades 3-5. The school's performance for its subgroups, particularly for students with low socioeconomic status and special education students, has been strong. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, which is a concern that the school should address.

Compared to nearby schools, Spencer Elementary generally outperforms Granton Elementary, Abbotsford Elementary, and Colby Elementary in academic proficiency. However, Stratford Elementary, located approximately 11 miles from Spencer, consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the state, significantly outperforming Spencer Elementary across all subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 N School St
       Spencer, WI  54479-9300


(715) 659-4642

District: Spencer School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
369th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,898 Help


Students who attend Spencer Elementary usually attend:

High:    Spencer Junior High/High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
7.1%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spencer Elementary ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.36. (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 (90.9%), Hispanic (7.1%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spencer Elementary is 9.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spencer Elementary is $13,898.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Elementary 369th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Spencer Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spencer School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer School District 227th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spencer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.06 347th 632 45.1%
2006 71.14 219th 712 69.2%
2008 59.96 481st 1021 52.9%
2009 57.80 511th 1030 50.4%
2010 62.48 419th 1045 59.9%
2011 56.82 543rd 1046 48.1%
2012 55.36 584th 1045 44.1%
2013 45.99 682nd 1053 35.2%
2014 62.10 402nd 1061 62.1%
2015 71.86 256th 1076 76.2%
2016 67.78 321st 1075 70.1%
2017 68.80 319th 1071 70.2%
2018 75.35 205th 1025 80.0%
2019 72.93 237th 1037 77.1%
2021 60.15 424th 1050 59.6%
2022 62.89 397th 1067 62.8%
2023 69.22 310th 1067 70.9%
2024 67.36 369th 1061 65.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.96 356th 721 50.6%
2021 42.88 411th 746 44.9%
2022 56.98 249th 748 66.7%
2023 73.25 133rd 770 82.7%
2024 55.52 299th 790 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.01 96th 854 88.8%
2019 75.32 114th 874 87.0%
2021 55.73 325th 847 61.6%
2022 71.10 156th 859 81.8%
2023 64.93 239th 871 72.6%
2024 73.93 136th 866 84.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.67 143rd 997 85.7%
2019 74.05 213th 1002 78.7%
2021 56.92 449th 1004 55.3%
2022 58.60 438th 1017 56.9%
2023 70.23 279th 1010 72.4%
2024 64.41 388th 1011 61.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.05 267th 997 73.2%
2019 68.85 273rd 1002 72.8%
2021 61.20 394th 1003 60.7%
2022 66.09 323rd 1017 68.2%
2023 64.59 354th 1011 65.0%
2024 65.16 364th 1012 64.0%
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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.

Spencer Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Spencer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 588 n/a n/a 2 6 n/a n/a 0 596
1990 567 1 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 574
1991 577 1 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 583
1992 590 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 577 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 617 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 613 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1996 613 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1997 597 1 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 604
1998 597 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 563 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2000 589 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 584 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2002 562 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 562 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 536 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2005 502 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2006 513 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2007 534 2 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 550
2008 547 2 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2009 370 6 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2010 373 6 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2011 362 2 0 20 1 0 14 0 399
2012 354 2 0 19 0 0 11 0 386
2013 356 3 0 19 0 0 7 0 385
2014 329 2 0 15 0 0 5 0 351
2015 330 2 0 17 0 0 6 0 355
2016 337 2 0 12 0 0 9 0 360
2017 305 3 0 10 0 0 7 0 325
2018 314 2 0 16 0 0 7 0 339
2019 293 3 0 15 0 0 6 0 317
2020 289 5 2 12 0 0 6 0 314
2021 270 3 1 10 0 0 6 0 290
2022 271 2 0 11 0 0 4 0 288
2023 226 2 0 13 0 0 4 0 245
2024 219 3 0 17 0 0 2 0 241

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 Spencer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 596 32.1 18.5 5.9
1990 574 33.0 17.3 6.1
1991 583 31.5 18.5 6
1992 596 32.5 18.3 11.4
1993 582 36.7 15.9 12.2
1994 619 35.2 17.6 11.8
1995 617 37.2 16.6 10.2
1996 617 37.2 16.6 10.2
1997 604 38.1 15.9 10.8
1998 600 35.7 16.8 10.3
1999 565 35.7 15.8 17.2
2000 594 35.7 16.6 16.2
2001 587 36.3 16.2 13.1
2002 565 36.2 15.6 13.1
2003 565 36.2 15.6 13.1
2004 538 33.7 16.0 15.1
2005 510 33.8 15.1 n/a
2006 523 34.4 15.2 n/a
2007 550 35.7 15.4 10.4
2008 564 33.8 16.7 20.9
2009 390 26.2 14.9 30.5
2010 393 25.4 15.4 36.1
2011 399 24.1 16.5 42.6
2012 386 24.8 15.5 40.2
2013 385 24.8 15.5 48.8
2014 351 23.2 15.0 45.3
2015 355 n/a n/a 45.1
2016 360 26.0 13.8 43.3
2017 325 24.1 13.4 44
2018 339 25.2 13.4 40.4
2019 317 25.2 12.5 36.3
2020 314 26.2 11.9 37.9
2021 290 25.1 11.5 39
2022 288 24.5 11.7 38.5
2023 245 25.2 9.7 34.7
2024 241 26.2 9.1 35.7

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 Spencer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 596 32.1 18.5 5.9
1990 574 33.0 17.3 6.1
1991 583 31.5 18.5 6
1992 596 32.5 18.3 11.4
1993 582 36.7 15.9 12.2
1994 619 35.2 17.6 11.8
1995 617 37.2 16.6 10.2
1996 617 37.2 16.6 10.2
1997 604 38.1 15.9 10.8
1998 600 35.7 16.8 10.3
1999 565 35.7 15.8 17.2
2000 594 35.7 16.6 16.2
2001 587 36.3 16.2 13.1
2002 565 36.2 15.6 13.1
2003 565 36.2 15.6 13.1
2004 538 33.7 16.0 15.1
2005 510 33.8 15.1 n/a
2006 523 34.4 15.2 n/a
2007 550 35.7 15.4 10.4
2008 564 33.8 16.7 20.9
2009 390 26.2 14.9 30.5
2010 393 25.4 15.4 36.1
2011 399 24.1 16.5 42.6
2012 386 24.8 15.5 40.2
2013 385 24.8 15.5 48.8
2014 351 23.2 15.0 45.3
2015 355 n/a n/a 45.1
2016 360 26.0 13.8 43.3
2017 325 24.1 13.4 44
2018 339 25.2 13.4 40.4
2019 317 25.2 12.5 36.3
2020 314 26.2 11.9 37.9
2021 290 25.1 11.5 39
2022 288 24.5 11.7 38.5
2023 245 25.2 9.7 34.7
2024 241 26.2 9.1 35.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spencer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $715 (5.4%) $12,444 (94.6%) $13,158
2020 $568 (3.7%) $14,696 (96.3%) $15,264
2021 $672 (4.8%) $13,226 (95.2%) $13,898

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spencer 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 237th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 310th of 1067 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Elementary)54.450
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spencer School District)53.250
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spencer Elementary)84.867.4
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spencer School District)8367.4
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Elementary)48.860
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer School District)48.860
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Elementary)67.467.5
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spencer School District)67.467.5
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Spencer Elementary)53.565
 11.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Spencer School District)53.565
 11.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Spencer Elementary)51.262.5
 11.3%
   4th Grade Science (Spencer School District)51.262.5
 11.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Elementary)55.621.4
 34.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer School District)53.221.4
 31.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Elementary)71.161.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spencer School District)70.261.9
 8.3%
   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 Students317245
 22.7%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1513
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White293226
 22.9%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%34.7%
 1.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Spencer Elementary.

Students at Spencer Elementary are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Spencer Elementary ranks 369th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Spencer Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Spencer Junior High/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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