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Tomahawk Elementary

Summary:

Tomahawk Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Tomahawk School District in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. With 554 students, the school is ranked 506 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tomahawk Elementary consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade students scored 67.11% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 67.53% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 53.75% and 54.24%, respectively. The school's special education students have also performed exceptionally well, ranking 174 out of 790 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. Additionally, Tomahawk Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate of 6.2% in 2022-2023 is lower than the state average, indicating strong student attendance.

Compared to nearby Rhinelander School District schools, such as Pelican Elementary, Central Elementary, Crescent Elementary, and Northwoods Community Elementary, Tomahawk Elementary generally outperforms them in test scores, especially in the higher-performing 4th and 5th-grade levels. This suggests Tomahawk Elementary is providing a stronger academic foundation for its students, which may be attributed to its commitment to investing in resources and programs, as evidenced by the increase in spending per student from $12,565 in 2018-2019 to $14,432 in 2020-2021.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1048 E Kings Rd
       Tomahawk, WI  54487

(715) 453-2126

District: Tomahawk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,432 Help


Students who attend Tomahawk Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tomahawk Middle
High:    Tomahawk High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  526

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tomahawk Elementary ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.6. (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 (92.6%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tomahawk Elementary is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tomahawk Elementary is $14,432.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tomahawk Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomahawk Elementary 506th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Tomahawk Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tomahawk School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomahawk School District 206th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tomahawk Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tomahawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.29 373rd 632 41.0%
2006 48.46 468th 712 34.3%
2007 44.57 486th 689 29.5%
2008 47.29 683rd 1021 33.1%
2009 50.78 623rd 1030 39.5%
2010 50.68 663rd 1045 36.6%
2011 57.12 536th 1046 48.8%
2012 60.57 474th 1045 54.6%
2013 48.66 635th 1053 39.7%
2014 33.79 838th 1061 21.0%
2015 46.73 682nd 1076 36.6%
2016 59.61 449th 1075 58.2%
2017 56.74 483rd 1071 54.9%
2018 51.46 556th 1025 45.8%
2019 38.16 730th 1037 29.6%
2021 55.40 504th 1050 52.0%
2022 52.91 556th 1067 47.9%
2023 57.64 486th 1067 54.5%
2024 58.60 506th 1061 52.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tomahawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.75 450th 721 37.6%
2019 23.73 611th 742 17.7%
2021 38.76 451st 746 39.5%
2022 28.63 570th 748 23.8%
2023 46.20 391st 770 49.2%
2024 69.46 174th 790 78.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tomahawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.73 621st 854 27.3%
2019 23.73 755th 874 13.6%
2021 56.89 312th 847 63.2%
2022 43.92 512th 859 40.4%
2023 57.34 333rd 871 61.8%
2024 58.80 333rd 866 61.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Tomahawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.27 687th 997 31.1%
2019 36.72 714th 1002 28.7%
2021 57.49 439th 1004 56.3%
2022 49.92 562nd 1017 44.7%
2023 56.59 477th 1010 52.8%
2024 56.09 510th 1011 49.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Tomahawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.55 320th 997 67.9%
2019 41.50 663rd 1002 33.8%
2021 53.57 517th 1003 48.5%
2022 55.11 483rd 1017 52.5%
2023 58.47 453rd 1011 55.2%
2024 60.31 446th 1012 55.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tomahawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.46 520th 699 25.6%
2023 38.98 488th 715 31.7%
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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 Tomahawk Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 691 1 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 700
1989 750 1 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 761
1990 761 2 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 770
1991 801 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 806
1992 791 0 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 803
1993 678 0 5 0 7 n/a n/a 0 690
1994 699 0 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 705 0 4 2 7 n/a n/a 0 718
1996 705 0 4 2 7 n/a n/a 0 718
1997 689 0 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 699
1998 696 1 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 709
1999 705 2 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 715
2000 674 3 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 687
2001 657 4 2 5 9 n/a n/a 0 677
2002 642 4 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2003 642 4 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2004 640 6 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 656
2005 603 5 2 4 6 n/a n/a 0 620
2006 583 7 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 589 4 3 5 6 n/a n/a 0 607
2008 577 5 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 597
2009 560 5 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 578
2010 540 4 2 8 6 n/a n/a 0 560
2011 521 2 1 4 5 0 3 0 536
2012 514 2 4 5 6 0 5 0 536
2013 540 2 1 3 6 0 5 0 557
2014 525 5 1 7 1 0 5 0 544
2015 554 4 2 5 1 0 14 0 580
2016 573 5 3 7 3 0 11 0 602
2017 528 8 3 8 3 0 14 0 564
2018 529 6 2 13 6 1 12 0 569
2019 524 6 2 8 4 2 15 0 561
2020 519 4 2 10 3 0 13 0 551
2021 468 5 2 13 2 0 9 0 499
2022 507 3 3 9 1 0 13 0 536
2023 515 4 2 10 6 1 16 0 554
2024 487 3 3 17 4 0 12 0 526

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 Tomahawk Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 700 44.6 15.6 14.7
1989 761 48.2 15.7 19.7
1990 770 48.2 15.9 15.1
1991 806 52.2 15.4 12.3
1992 803 51.7 15.5 12.8
1993 690 48.5 14.2 10.1
1994 705 46.4 15.2 11.1
1995 718 46.0 15.6 10.6
1996 718 46.0 15.6 10.6
1997 699 44.0 15.9 12.4
1998 709 47.8 14.8 12
1999 715 47.8 15.0 23.1
2000 687 48.9 14.0 19.5
2001 677 50.7 13.4 20.1
2002 654 49.7 13.2 31.5
2003 654 49.7 13.2 31.5
2004 656 48.6 13.5 29.1
2005 620 47.7 13.0 n/a
2006 601 45.6 13.2 n/a
2007 607 43.3 14.0 34.3
2008 597 43.8 13.6 33
2009 578 42.3 13.7 37.4
2010 560 40.4 13.8 42.1
2011 536 40.0 13.3 44.8
2012 536 40.1 13.3 44.4
2013 557 40.8 13.6 41.3
2014 544 38.6 14.0 39.2
2015 580 n/a n/a 39.8
2016 602 40.0 15.0 39
2017 564 43.2 13.0 37.9
2018 569 43.2 13.1 37.1
2019 561 44.2 12.6 42.6
2020 551 43.2 12.7 46.3
2021 499 42.9 11.6 44.9
2022 536 41.0 13.0 47.6
2023 554 41.6 13.3 48.7
2024 526 41.5 12.6 50.4

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 Tomahawk Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 700 44.6 15.6 14.7
1989 761 48.2 15.7 19.7
1990 770 48.2 15.9 15.1
1991 806 52.2 15.4 12.3
1992 803 51.7 15.5 12.8
1993 690 48.5 14.2 10.1
1994 705 46.4 15.2 11.1
1995 718 46.0 15.6 10.6
1996 718 46.0 15.6 10.6
1997 699 44.0 15.9 12.4
1998 709 47.8 14.8 12
1999 715 47.8 15.0 23.1
2000 687 48.9 14.0 19.5
2001 677 50.7 13.4 20.1
2002 654 49.7 13.2 31.5
2003 654 49.7 13.2 31.5
2004 656 48.6 13.5 29.1
2005 620 47.7 13.0 n/a
2006 601 45.6 13.2 n/a
2007 607 43.3 14.0 34.3
2008 597 43.8 13.6 33
2009 578 42.3 13.7 37.4
2010 560 40.4 13.8 42.1
2011 536 40.0 13.3 44.8
2012 536 40.1 13.3 44.4
2013 557 40.8 13.6 41.3
2014 544 38.6 14.0 39.2
2015 580 n/a n/a 39.8
2016 602 40.0 15.0 39
2017 564 43.2 13.0 37.9
2018 569 43.2 13.1 37.1
2019 561 44.2 12.6 42.6
2020 551 43.2 12.7 46.3
2021 499 42.9 11.6 44.9
2022 536 41.0 13.0 47.6
2023 554 41.6 13.3 48.7
2024 526 41.5 12.6 50.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tomahawk Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $651 (5.2%) $11,913 (94.8%) $12,565
2020 $742 (5.9%) $11,863 (94.1%) $12,605
2021 $866 (6.0%) $13,566 (94.0%) $14,432

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tomahawk 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 730th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 486th of 1067 Elementary schools
 24.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tomahawk Elementary)33.736.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tomahawk School District)33.736.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk Elementary)43.839.8
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk School District)43.839.8
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tomahawk Elementary)30.839.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tomahawk School District)30.839.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk Elementary)38.555.1
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk School District)38.555.1
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Tomahawk Elementary)38.562.8
 24.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Tomahawk School District)38.562.8
 24.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Tomahawk Elementary)45.170.5
 25.5%
   4th Grade Science (Tomahawk School District)45.170.5
 25.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tomahawk Elementary)44.443.4
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tomahawk School District)44.443.4
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk Elementary)50.654
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk School District)50.654
 3.3%
   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 Students561554
 1.2%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian22
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White524515
 1.7%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%48.7%
 6.1%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 526 students attended Tomahawk Elementary.

Students who attend Tomahawk Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tomahawk Middle
High : Tomahawk High

Students at Tomahawk Elementary are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Tomahawk Elementary ranks 506th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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