Is Washburn Elementary a good school?

Washburn Elementary ranks 462 nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Washburn Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Washburn Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Washburn Elementary?

Students at Washburn Elementary are 84% White, 12% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Washburn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Washburn Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Washburn Middle High : Washburn High

Washburn Elementary

Summary:

Washburn Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Washburn, Wisconsin, with 319 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.1. The school is part of the Washburn School District, which is ranked 161 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washburn Elementary generally performs better than the state average on the Forward Exam, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and 4th grade Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The school also ranks 116 out of 790 Wisconsin elementary schools for its special education students, earning a 4-star rating. However, Washburn Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.4% in 2019-2020 to 29.6% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Washburn Elementary outperforms Marengo Valley Elementary and Bayfield Elementary on test scores, especially in Mathematics and Science. However, Bayfield Elementary has a much higher rate of chronic absenteeism at 39%. Washburn Elementary spends $13,880 per student, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Marengo Valley Elementary ($13,420) and Bayfield Elementary ($25,343) schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

411 W 8th St
Washburn, WI 54891

(715) 373-6199

District: Washburn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
462^nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,880

Students who attend Washburn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Washburn Middle
High:	Washburn High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 319

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

American Indian:

11.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washburn Elementary ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.49. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), American Indian (11.6%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washburn Elementary is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Washburn Elementary employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washburn Elementary is $13,880.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washburn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washburn Elementary 462^nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Washburn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Washburn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washburn School District 161^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washburn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	50.77	393^rd	633	37.9%
2006	57.76	392^nd	712	44.9%
2007	52.02	419^th	689	39.2%
2008	33.75	820^th	1021	19.7%
2009	29.39	865^th	1030	16.0%
2010	59.42	491^st	1045	53.0%
2011	63.86	386^th	1046	63.1%
2012	36.87	833^rd	1045	20.3%
2013	44.63	702^nd	1053	33.3%
2014	65.54	339^th	1061	68.0%
2015	60.13	479^th	1076	55.5%
2016	56.82	489^th	1075	54.5%
2017	53.33	539^th	1071	49.7%
2018	64.27	358^th	1025	65.1%
2019	69.63	292^nd	1037	71.8%
2021	64.55	360^th	1050	65.7%
2022	50.22	591^st	1067	44.6%
2023	62.81	416^th	1067	61.0%
2024	61.49	462^nd	1061	56.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	71.98	118^th	721	83.6%
2019	57.70	257^th	742	65.4%
2021	39.53	445^th	746	40.3%
2022	44.26	394^th	748	47.3%
2023	44.55	406^th	770	47.3%
2024	77.50	116^th	790	85.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	62.02	250^th	854	70.7%
2019	68.59	193^rd	874	77.9%
2021	72.53	147^th	847	82.6%
2022	48.72	452^nd	859	47.4%
2023	59.44	304^th	871	65.1%
2024	51.04	430^th	866	50.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Washburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	64.47	359^th	997	64.0%
2019	63.71	361^st	1002	64.0%
2021	59.51	420^th	1004	58.2%
2022	49.20	577^th	1017	43.3%
2023	64.05	366^th	1010	63.8%
2024	65.44	368^th	1011	63.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Washburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	62.96	358^th	997	64.1%
2019	73.18	214^th	1002	78.6%
2021	65.49	325^th	1003	67.6%
2022	51.27	545^th	1017	46.4%
2023	60.05	432^nd	1011	57.3%
2024	55.05	512^th	1012	49.4%

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Rank History for White students at Washburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	68.35	177^th	686	74.2%
2019	75.75	127^th	718	82.3%
2021	59.09	270^th	699	61.4%
2022	36.03	489^th	704	30.5%
2023	38.19	493^rd	715	31.0%
2024	48.35	401^st	727	44.8%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Washburn Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	316	3	5	1	34	n/a	n/a	359
1993	308	2	7	4	25	n/a	n/a	346
1994	308	1	4	6	24	n/a	n/a	343
1995	319	4	8	7	28	n/a	n/a	366
1996	319	4	8	7	28	n/a	n/a	366
1997	319	4	8	7	28	n/a	n/a	366
1998	318	5	7	5	22	n/a	n/a	357
1999	295	3	7	2	24	n/a	n/a	331
2000	289	6	3	4	23	n/a	n/a	325
2001	247	6	4	2	27	n/a	n/a	286
2002	240	3	5	3	22	n/a	n/a	273
2003	240	3	5	3	22	n/a	n/a	273
2004	262	4	4	5	24	n/a	n/a	299
2005	252	6	5	3	22	n/a	n/a	288
2006	237	3	4	3	28	n/a	n/a	275
2007	218	1	5	3	28	n/a	n/a	255
2008	207	3	6	4	35	n/a	n/a	255
2009	169	1	4	6	29	n/a	n/a	209
2010	171	5	4	10	39	n/a	n/a	229
2011	168	4	4	8	31	0	0	215
2012	192	3	2	7	40	0	0	244
2013	191	3	1	9	33	0	0	237
2014	206	5	0	8	36	0	0	255
2015	201	7	0	7	28	0	0	243
2016	210	10	0	8	28	0	0	256
2017	214	4	0	7	30	0	6	261
2018	249	4	0	6	33	0	6	298
2019	252	4	0	1	37	0	4	298
2020	271	5	1	3	39	0	3	322
2021	249	4	0	2	41	0	5	301
2022	284	3	0	1	38	1	4	331
2023	269	0	0	3	37	2	8	319

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 Washburn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	359	26.3	13.6	16.4
1993	346	25.4	13.6	15
1994	343	26.2	13.1	15.2
1995	366	28.3	12.9	14.2
1996	366	28.3	12.9	14.2
1997	366	29.4	12.4	15.6
1998	357	26.9	13.3	15.1
1999	331	26.4	12.5	27.2
2000	325	25.7	12.6	26.5
2001	286	25.1	11.4	24.1
2002	273	23.2	11.8	38.8
2003	273	23.2	11.8	38.8
2004	299	22.6	13.2	32.4
2005	288	21.6	13.3	n/a
2006	275	21.7	12.7	n/a
2007	255	20.8	12.3	39.6
2008	255	19.8	12.9	38.8
2009	209	17.5	11.9	42.1
2010	229	18.6	12.3	40.2
2011	215	18.5	11.5	48.8
2012	244	17.9	13.5	49.6
2013	237	19.4	12.1	55.3
2014	255	20.1	12.6	46.3
2015	243	n/a	n/a	45.7
2016	256	19.0	13.4	50
2017	261	18.5	14.0	43.7
2018	298	23.3	12.7	40.9
2019	298	25.1	11.8	40.6
2020	322	24.4	13.1	41.9
2021	301	24.7	12.1	45.2
2022	331	25.2	13.0	44.4
2023	319	26.2	12.1	46.1

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 Washburn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	359	26.3	13.6	16.4
1993	346	25.4	13.6	15
1994	343	26.2	13.1	15.2
1995	366	28.3	12.9	14.2
1996	366	28.3	12.9	14.2
1997	366	29.4	12.4	15.6
1998	357	26.9	13.3	15.1
1999	331	26.4	12.5	27.2
2000	325	25.7	12.6	26.5
2001	286	25.1	11.4	24.1
2002	273	23.2	11.8	38.8
2003	273	23.2	11.8	38.8
2004	299	22.6	13.2	32.4
2005	288	21.6	13.3	n/a
2006	275	21.7	12.7	n/a
2007	255	20.8	12.3	39.6
2008	255	19.8	12.9	38.8
2009	209	17.5	11.9	42.1
2010	229	18.6	12.3	40.2
2011	215	18.5	11.5	48.8
2012	244	17.9	13.5	49.6
2013	237	19.4	12.1	55.3
2014	255	20.1	12.6	46.3
2015	243	n/a	n/a	45.7
2016	256	19.0	13.4	50
2017	261	18.5	14.0	43.7
2018	298	23.3	12.7	40.9
2019	298	25.1	11.8	40.6
2020	322	24.4	13.1	41.9
2021	301	24.7	12.1	45.2
2022	331	25.2	13.0	44.4
2023	319	26.2	12.1	46.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washburn Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$884 (7.0%)	$11,713 (93.0%)	$12,596
2020	$677 (6.1%)	$10,393 (93.9%)	$11,070
2021	$2,182 (15.7%)	$11,698 (84.3%)	$13,880

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washburn 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 292^nd of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 416^th of 1067 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washburn Elementary)	48.6	61.4	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washburn School District)	48.6	61.4	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washburn Elementary)	54.3	70.5	16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washburn School District)	54.3	70.5	16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washburn Elementary)	58.3	51.3	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washburn School District)	58.3	51.3	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washburn Elementary)	50	38.5	11.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washburn School District)	50	38.5	11.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Washburn Elementary)	69.4	64.1	5.3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Washburn School District)	69.4	64.1	5.3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Washburn Elementary)	72.2	66.7	5.6%
4th Grade Science (Washburn School District)	72.2	66.7	5.6%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washburn Elementary)	38.6	38.9	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washburn School District)	38.6	38.9	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washburn Elementary)	56.8	36.1	20.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washburn School District)	56.8	36.1	20.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washburn Elementary)	54.3	52.4	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washburn School District)	54.3	52.4	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washburn Elementary)	65.7	33.3	32.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washburn School District)	65.7	33.3	32.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	298	319	7%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	37	37
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	252	269	6.7%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	46.1%	5.5%

Schools Near Washburn Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	411 W 8th St	Washburn	54891	Bayfield County	Washburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 373-6199	319	26	12.1	46.1%	269 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.6%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.5%)	61.5	462^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	56.5%		62.8	416^th of 1067 public elementary schools	61.0%	46	56.8	61.9	52.5	48.5	47.2	69.1	62.5	39.4	78.6	73.8	$13,880	$2,182	$11,698
Lake Superior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Binsfield Rd	Ashland	54806	Ashland County	Ashland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 682-7085	603	51	11.9	61.2%	358 (59.4%)	6 (1.0%)	26 (4.3%)	3 (0.5%)	124 (20.6%)	2 (0.3%)	84 (13.9%)	24.3	855^th of 1061 public elementary schools	19.4%		24.4	867^th of 1067 public elementary schools	18.7%	12	36.9	39.7	43.8		37.4	28.2	34.8		43.6	36.4	$16,507	$1,127	$15,381
La Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	868 Whitefish St	La Pointe	54850	Ashland County	Bayfield School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 747-3605	12	0	48.0	33.3%	10 (83.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)											$33,631	$2,508	$31,123
Bayfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N 4th St	Bayfield	54814	Bayfield County	Bayfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 779-3201	206	29	6.9	67.0%	27 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (11.7%)	1 (0.5%)	144 (69.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	7.7	967^th of 1061 public elementary schools	8.9%		11.1	944^th of 1067 public elementary schools	11.5%	23	24.0	15.2	33.3		16.0	16.1	14.8		32.3	18.8	$25,343	$1,859	$23,484
Marengo Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	62408 State Hwy 112	Ashland	54806	Ashland County	Ashland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 278-3286	196	12	16.3	71.9%	193 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61	467^th of 1061 public elementary schools	56.0%		41	699^th of 1067 public elementary schools	34.5%	232	58.8	65.6	61.3		76.5	56.3	48.4		53.1	65.6	$13,420	$984	$12,436

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Schools Near Washburn Elementary