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Washington Island Elementary

Summary:

Washington Island Elementary is a small public school serving 43 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade on the remote Washington Island School District, which is ranked 55th out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating.

This high-performing school consistently exceeds state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 4th and 8th-grade students scored 66.67% and 83.33% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.42% and 50.36%. The school's mathematics and social studies/science performance is also impressive, with 8th-grade students scoring 83.33% proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.3% to 17.1% over the past few years, which is an area the administration may want to address.

With a very low student-teacher ratio ranging from 4.2 to 6.4 students per teacher and relatively high per-student spending of $16,909 to $25,265, Washington Island Elementary appears to be effectively allocating resources to support student learning. The school's unique location on a small island community likely contributes to its demographic composition and the challenges it may face, but its consistent academic excellence suggests it is providing a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 888 Main Rd
       Washington Island, WI  54246-9004

(920) 847-2507

District: Washington Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,265 Help


Students who attend Washington Island Elementary usually attend:

High:    Washington Island High

Student/teacher ratio:  5.1 Help
Number of students:  43

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Asian:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Island Elementary ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Washington Island Elementary ranks better than 95% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.81. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (93%), Hispanic (4.7%), Asian (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Island Elementary is 5.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Island Elementary is $25,265.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Island Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Island Elementary 302nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Washington Island Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Island Elementary 32nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Washington Island Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Washington Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Island School District 55th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Island Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Washington Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.23 133rd 712 81.3%
2010 13.89 958th 1045 8.3%
2017 55.62 498th 1071 53.5%
2018 70.66 274th 1025 73.3%
2019 63.24 385th 1037 62.9%
2024 70.90 302nd 1061 71.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Washington Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.43 352nd 727 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Washington Island Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Washington Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.60 41st 324 87.3%
2008 84.64 13th 519 97.5%
2012 68.14 158th 559 71.7%
2017 53.91 282nd 612 53.9%
2022 94.58 15th 617 97.6%
2024 88.81 32nd 641 95.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Washington Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.43 15th 397 96.2%
2024 82.86 39th 407 90.4%
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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 Washington Island Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 60 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 60
1990 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1991 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1992 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1993 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1994 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1995 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1996 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1997 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1998 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1999 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2000 85 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2001 86 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2002 66 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2003 66 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2004 67 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2005 59 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2006 61 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2007 51 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2008 44 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2009 39 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2010 37 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2011 40 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 45
2012 31 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 36
2013 34 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
2014 39 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 42
2015 44 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 46
2016 50 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 52
2017 50 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 56
2018 41 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 45
2019 51 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 53
2020 48 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 52
2021 29 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 32
2022 37 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 39
2023 40 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 43

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 Washington Island Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 60 7.6 7.8 0
1990 74 3.0 24.6 0
1991 64 4.6 13.9 0
1992 59 4.6 12.8 n/a
1993 80 5.1 15.7 0
1994 77 5.1 15.1 0
1995 78 5.4 14.4 n/a
1996 78 5.4 14.4 n/a
1997 81 5.5 14.7 n/a
1998 83 5.5 15.1 n/a
1999 86 5.5 15.6 n/a
2000 86 5.5 15.6 n/a
2001 87 5.5 15.8 n/a
2002 68 5.7 11.9 n/a
2003 68 5.7 11.9 n/a
2004 69 5.4 12.8 n/a
2005 61 5.4 11.3 n/a
2006 63 6.2 10.2 n/a
2007 56 6.5 8.6 n/a
2008 48 5.8 8.3 22.9
2009 46 6.5 7.1 23.9
2010 43 5.5 7.8 30.2
2011 45 5.5 8.1 31.1
2012 36 5.0 7.2 27.8
2013 38 5.0 7.6 28.9
2014 42 5.4 7.6 21.4
2015 46 n/a n/a 26.1
2016 52 6.0 8.6 44.2
2017 56 5.5 10.0 0
2018 45 5.7 7.8 0
2019 53 5.0 10.6 0
2020 52 7.4 7.0 5.8
2021 32 7.5 4.2 9.4
2022 39 6.0 6.4 7.7
2023 43 8.4 5.1 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 Washington Island Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 60 7.6 7.8 0
1990 74 3.0 24.6 0
1991 64 4.6 13.9 0
1992 59 4.6 12.8 n/a
1993 80 5.1 15.7 0
1994 77 5.1 15.1 0
1995 78 5.4 14.4 n/a
1996 78 5.4 14.4 n/a
1997 81 5.5 14.7 n/a
1998 83 5.5 15.1 n/a
1999 86 5.5 15.6 n/a
2000 86 5.5 15.6 n/a
2001 87 5.5 15.8 n/a
2002 68 5.7 11.9 n/a
2003 68 5.7 11.9 n/a
2004 69 5.4 12.8 n/a
2005 61 5.4 11.3 n/a
2006 63 6.2 10.2 n/a
2007 56 6.5 8.6 n/a
2008 48 5.8 8.3 22.9
2009 46 6.5 7.1 23.9
2010 43 5.5 7.8 30.2
2011 45 5.5 8.1 31.1
2012 36 5.0 7.2 27.8
2013 38 5.0 7.6 28.9
2014 42 5.4 7.6 21.4
2015 46 n/a n/a 26.1
2016 52 6.0 8.6 44.2
2017 56 5.5 10.0 0
2018 45 5.7 7.8 0
2019 53 5.0 10.6 0
2020 52 7.4 7.0 5.8
2021 32 7.5 4.2 9.4
2022 39 6.0 6.4 7.7
2023 43 8.4 5.1 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 Washington Island Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $732 (4.3%) $16,177 (95.7%) $16,909
2020 $1,237 (6.1%) $19,057 (93.9%) $20,294
2021 $1,949 (7.7%) $23,316 (92.3%) $25,265

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Island 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5343
 18.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White5140
 21.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%7%
 7%

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Students who attend Washington Island Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Washington Island High

Students at Washington Island Elementary are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Washington Island Elementary ranks 302nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 43 students attended Washington Island Elementary.


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