Tigerton Elementary

Summary:

Tigerton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Tigerton, Wisconsin, with 128 students enrolled. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Tigerton Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates have risen sharply, from 2.8% in 2018-2019 to 16.1% in 2020-2021, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Iola-Scandinavia Elementary (0.0% in 2022-2023) and Hatley Elementary (7.8% in 2022-2023). The school's test scores on the Forward Exam are consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 42.11% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.07%. Additionally, Tigerton Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.65% to 54.69% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools.

Tigerton Elementary's declining statewide ranking, from 375th out of 1,076 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 845th out of 1,061 in 2023-2024, is concerning and suggests the school is struggling to keep pace with its peers. The school also faces significant performance gaps between male and female students, as well as between students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and their peers. By learning from the successes of nearby schools, such as Iola-Scandinavia Elementary and Hatley Elementary, and implementing targeted interventions, Tigerton Elementary can work to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 Elm St
       Tigerton, WI  54486


(715) 535-4051

District: Tigerton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
845th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,530 Help


Students who attend Tigerton Elementary usually attend:

High:    Tigerton High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  128

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.2%
Two or more races:
8.6%
American Indian:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tigerton Elementary ranks worse than 79.6% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.89. (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 (85.2%), two or more races (8.6%), American Indian (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tigerton Elementary is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tigerton Elementary is $15,530.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tigerton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tigerton Elementary 845th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Tigerton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tigerton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tigerton School District 385th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tigerton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tigerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.39 446th 633 29.5%
2008 44.12 731st 1021 28.4%
2009 71.35 246th 1030 76.1%
2010 65.14 380th 1045 63.6%
2011 43.29 767th 1046 26.7%
2012 51.99 642nd 1045 38.6%
2013 58.47 457th 1053 56.6%
2014 44.02 709th 1061 33.2%
2015 64.81 375th 1076 65.1%
2016 60.05 444th 1075 58.7%
2017 41.49 703rd 1071 34.4%
2018 27.06 828th 1025 19.2%
2019 31.54 784th 1037 24.4%
2021 34.15 755th 1050 28.1%
2022 35.54 760th 1067 28.8%
2023 33.78 781st 1067 26.8%
2024 25.89 845th 1061 20.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tigerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.51 558th 874 36.2%
2021 27.75 670th 847 20.9%
2022 39.58 552nd 859 35.7%
2023 39.36 581st 871 33.3%
2024 23.74 730th 866 15.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Tigerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.39 855th 997 14.2%
2019 25.73 819th 1002 18.3%
2021 28.63 781st 1004 22.2%
2022 42.43 649th 1017 36.2%
2023 52.64 534th 1010 47.1%
2024 53.97 537th 1011 46.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Tigerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.69 700th 997 29.8%
2019 30.38 778th 1002 22.4%
2021 45.67 617th 1003 38.5%
2022 32.24 764th 1017 24.9%
2023 15.63 876th 1011 13.4%
2024 10.74 912th 1012 9.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tigerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.05 651st 718 9.3%
2024 13.49 670th 727 7.8%
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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 Tigerton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 220 n/a 1 n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 224
1990 217 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1991 227 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 228 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1993 235 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1994 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1995 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 218 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 221 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1999 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2000 177 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 175 3 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 184
2002 176 1 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 187
2003 176 1 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 187
2004 182 0 0 3 8 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 171 1 0 5 10 n/a n/a 0 187
2006 146 0 0 2 8 n/a n/a 0 156
2007 145 3 0 1 8 n/a n/a 0 157
2008 130 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 137
2009 118 1 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 124
2010 109 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 112
2011 104 0 0 2 5 0 4 0 115
2012 98 0 0 5 4 0 5 0 112
2013 102 0 0 4 2 1 8 0 117
2014 103 0 0 6 3 0 2 0 114
2015 105 0 0 4 2 0 7 0 118
2016 104 0 0 4 3 0 9 0 120
2017 103 0 0 2 4 1 3 0 113
2018 113 0 0 2 5 2 4 0 126
2019 121 0 0 2 4 2 3 0 132
2020 129 0 0 3 5 1 6 0 144
2021 127 0 0 2 3 1 10 0 143
2022 119 0 0 2 8 0 12 0 141
2023 109 1 0 2 5 0 11 0 128

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 Tigerton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 224 15.7 14.2 28.1
1990 218 12.2 17.8 25.7
1991 228 14.8 15.4 26.3
1992 229 13.8 16.5 28.8
1993 236 13.9 17.0 22
1994 241 14.8 16.3 20.7
1995 255 14.6 17.5 18.8
1996 255 14.6 17.5 18.8
1997 218 15.9 13.7 17
1998 222 15.5 14.3 14
1999 229 15.2 15.1 24
2000 183 15.2 12.0 28.4
2001 184 14.7 12.5 26.1
2002 187 15.1 12.4 36.4
2003 187 15.1 12.4 36.4
2004 193 15.1 12.8 36.3
2005 187 16.0 11.7 n/a
2006 156 14.7 10.6 n/a
2007 157 13.7 11.5 54.8
2008 137 14.1 9.7 59.1
2009 124 12.0 10.3 49.2
2010 112 10.8 10.3 59.8
2011 115 10.2 11.2 70.4
2012 112 10.2 10.9 71.4
2013 117 11.2 10.4 77.8
2014 114 11.2 10.1 69.3
2015 118 n/a n/a 67.8
2016 120 10.0 12.0 72.5
2017 113 8.5 13.1 54
2018 126 9.1 13.7 58.7
2019 132 10.2 12.8 52.3
2020 144 11.1 12.8 51.4
2021 143 11.2 12.7 51
2022 141 12.6 11.1 49.6
2023 128 12.8 10.0 54.7

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 Tigerton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 224 15.7 14.2 28.1
1990 218 12.2 17.8 25.7
1991 228 14.8 15.4 26.3
1992 229 13.8 16.5 28.8
1993 236 13.9 17.0 22
1994 241 14.8 16.3 20.7
1995 255 14.6 17.5 18.8
1996 255 14.6 17.5 18.8
1997 218 15.9 13.7 17
1998 222 15.5 14.3 14
1999 229 15.2 15.1 24
2000 183 15.2 12.0 28.4
2001 184 14.7 12.5 26.1
2002 187 15.1 12.4 36.4
2003 187 15.1 12.4 36.4
2004 193 15.1 12.8 36.3
2005 187 16.0 11.7 n/a
2006 156 14.7 10.6 n/a
2007 157 13.7 11.5 54.8
2008 137 14.1 9.7 59.1
2009 124 12.0 10.3 49.2
2010 112 10.8 10.3 59.8
2011 115 10.2 11.2 70.4
2012 112 10.2 10.9 71.4
2013 117 11.2 10.4 77.8
2014 114 11.2 10.1 69.3
2015 118 n/a n/a 67.8
2016 120 10.0 12.0 72.5
2017 113 8.5 13.1 54
2018 126 9.1 13.7 58.7
2019 132 10.2 12.8 52.3
2020 144 11.1 12.8 51.4
2021 143 11.2 12.7 51
2022 141 12.6 11.1 49.6
2023 128 12.8 10.0 54.7

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 Tigerton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $770 (5.5%) $13,153 (94.5%) $13,923
2020 $813 (5.9%) $13,067 (94.1%) $13,880
2021 $1,419 (9.1%) $14,112 (90.9%) $15,530

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tigerton 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 784th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 781st of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tigerton Elementary)46.725
 21.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tigerton School District)46.725
 21.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tigerton Elementary)4050
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tigerton School District)4050
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tigerton Elementary)2535.7
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tigerton School District)2535.7
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tigerton Elementary)6.37.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tigerton School District)6.37.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Tigerton Elementary)56.342.9
 13.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Tigerton School District)56.342.9
 13.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Tigerton Elementary)5050
   4th Grade Science (Tigerton School District)5050
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tigerton Elementary)22.235.3
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tigerton School District)22.235.3
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tigerton Elementary)33.329.4
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tigerton School District)33.329.4
 3.9%
   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 Students132128
 3%
African American01
American Indian45
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White121109
 9.9%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%54.7%
 2.4%


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Students who attend Tigerton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Tigerton High

Tigerton Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Tigerton Elementary are 85% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended Tigerton 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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