Schurz Elementary

Summary:

Schurz Elementary is a public elementary school located in Watertown, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 244. The school is part of the Watertown Unified School District, which is ranked 203 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schurz Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Watertown Unified School District and the state of Wisconsin in terms of proficiency rates on the Forward Exam. The school also has a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 65.16% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Douglas Elementary (50%) and Webster Elementary (46.07%). Additionally, Schurz Elementary has experienced higher rates of chronic absenteeism compared to the state average, with a rate of 8.6% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite these challenges, Schurz Elementary has shown some strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as its Hispanic students and English Language Learner students, who have performed relatively well compared to other Wisconsin elementary schools. The school also has a strong focus on supporting its special education and low-income student populations. However, when compared to other nearby schools in the Watertown Unified School District, Schurz Elementary generally underperforms, with lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1508 Neenah St
       Watertown, WI  53094-6998


(920) 262-1485

District: Watertown Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
763rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,811 Help


Students who attend Schurz Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Riverside Middle
High:    Watertown High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.1%
White:
36.9%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Schurz Elementary ranks worse than 71.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Watertown Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.97. (See more...)
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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: Hispanic (54.1%), White (36.9%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Watertown Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schurz Elementary is 10.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Watertown Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schurz Elementary is $12,811, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Watertown Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Schurz Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Schurz Elementary 763rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Schurz Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Watertown Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Watertown Unified School District 203rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Schurz Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Schurz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.80 483rd 633 23.7%
2005 42.44 440th 632 30.4%
2006 39.91 530th 712 25.6%
2007 57.71 373rd 689 45.9%
2008 60.63 468th 1021 54.2%
2009 31.99 839th 1030 18.5%
2010 26.44 885th 1045 15.3%
2011 25.14 913th 1046 12.7%
2012 32.62 859th 1045 17.8%
2013 37.31 788th 1053 25.2%
2014 37.32 803rd 1061 24.3%
2015 34.54 829th 1076 23.0%
2016 40.08 732nd 1075 31.9%
2017 38.73 731st 1071 31.7%
2018 34.11 764th 1025 25.5%
2019 49.01 603rd 1037 41.9%
2021 37.36 725th 1050 31.0%
2022 27.42 847th 1067 20.6%
2023 28.68 829th 1067 22.3%
2024 36.97 763rd 1061 28.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Schurz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.95 78th 287 72.8%
2019 66.85 58th 275 78.9%
2021 61.54 53rd 222 76.1%
2022 60.33 68th 248 72.6%
2023 48.27 108th 249 56.6%
2024 61.62 72nd 269 73.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Schurz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.56 259th 742 65.1%
2021 69.93 139th 746 81.4%
2022 72.58 130th 748 82.6%
2023 68.42 172nd 770 77.7%
2024 59.25 264th 790 66.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schurz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.93 618th 854 27.6%
2019 53.93 373rd 874 57.3%
2021 52.65 368th 847 56.6%
2022 41.62 531st 859 38.2%
2023 43.48 525th 871 39.7%
2024 47.60 481st 866 44.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Schurz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.79 538th 997 46.0%
2019 47.84 591st 1002 41.0%
2021 29.22 773rd 1004 23.0%
2022 21.31 849th 1017 16.5%
2023 34.53 736th 1010 27.1%
2024 49.01 608th 1011 39.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Schurz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.71 816th 997 18.2%
2019 50.88 528th 1002 47.3%
2021 48.18 588th 1003 41.4%
2022 36.49 713th 1017 29.9%
2023 26.90 808th 1011 20.1%
2024 33.65 740th 1012 26.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schurz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.77 106th 274 61.3%
2022 39.21 167th 296 43.6%
2023 38.88 172nd 290 40.7%
2024 56.65 121st 331 63.4%
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Rank History for White students at Schurz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.96 605th 686 11.8%
2019 51.56 358th 718 50.1%
2021 47.95 376th 699 46.2%
2024 10.46 690th 727 5.1%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Open Quote I was looking for a dual language school for my kids to help them learn a new language but was also looking for diversity. This school has both and treat everybody with respect. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Schurz Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 336 n/a 5 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 351
1990 275 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1991 297 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1992 292 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1993 279 3 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 264 3 5 13 5 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 282 1 0 31 7 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 282 1 0 31 7 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 271 1 1 30 5 n/a n/a 0 308
1998 254 1 3 40 4 n/a n/a 0 302
1999 254 0 4 47 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2000 236 1 4 74 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2001 230 2 4 78 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 203 2 4 94 4 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 203 2 4 94 4 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 204 3 3 98 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 206 4 1 95 3 n/a n/a 0 309
2006 246 4 1 89 3 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 243 7 1 93 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2008 242 6 2 101 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 224 12 4 103 2 n/a n/a 0 345
2010 230 11 2 118 3 n/a n/a 0 364
2011 211 6 5 107 2 0 9 0 340
2012 183 1 4 128 3 0 10 0 329
2013 185 5 3 138 1 0 6 0 338
2014 191 6 1 119 1 0 10 0 328
2015 192 10 1 129 2 0 9 0 343
2016 163 6 2 125 1 0 8 0 305
2017 156 6 1 123 1 0 18 0 305
2018 160 3 0 129 1 0 15 0 308
2019 149 10 1 145 0 0 17 0 322
2020 148 10 1 143 2 0 17 0 321
2021 126 7 2 126 2 0 12 0 275
2022 117 8 3 135 2 0 12 0 277
2023 90 8 3 132 1 0 10 0 244

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 Schurz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 351 19.5 18.0 16
1990 286 18.1 15.8 25.5
1991 310 18.5 16.7 8.7
1992 308 20.7 14.8 12
1993 296 20.4 14.5 11.1
1994 290 17.2 16.9 12.1
1995 321 18.8 17.1 12.1
1996 321 18.8 17.1 12.1
1997 308 17.9 17.2 11.7
1998 302 20.2 15.0 12.3
1999 305 20.0 15.3 19.3
2000 315 20.3 15.5 20
2001 314 20.4 15.4 21.3
2002 307 22.5 13.6 47.6
2003 307 22.5 13.6 47.6
2004 310 23.0 13.5 46.5
2005 309 22.8 13.6 n/a
2006 343 25.9 13.2 n/a
2007 345 25.6 13.5 49
2008 353 25.4 13.9 48.7
2009 345 26.4 13.1 54.5
2010 364 28.0 13.0 60.7
2011 340 29.5 11.5 52.1
2012 329 26.8 12.2 62.9
2013 338 26.9 12.5 63.6
2014 328 27.4 11.9 54.3
2015 343 n/a n/a 68.8
2016 305 25.0 12.2 70.2
2017 305 24.6 12.3 67.5
2018 308 24.6 12.5 67.9
2019 322 25.6 12.5 72.4
2020 321 25.9 12.3 74.1
2021 275 23.9 11.5 74.9
2022 277 23.9 11.5 73.6
2023 244 22.9 10.6 65.2

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 Schurz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 351 19.5 18.0 16
1990 286 18.1 15.8 25.5
1991 310 18.5 16.7 8.7
1992 308 20.7 14.8 12
1993 296 20.4 14.5 11.1
1994 290 17.2 16.9 12.1
1995 321 18.8 17.1 12.1
1996 321 18.8 17.1 12.1
1997 308 17.9 17.2 11.7
1998 302 20.2 15.0 12.3
1999 305 20.0 15.3 19.3
2000 315 20.3 15.5 20
2001 314 20.4 15.4 21.3
2002 307 22.5 13.6 47.6
2003 307 22.5 13.6 47.6
2004 310 23.0 13.5 46.5
2005 309 22.8 13.6 n/a
2006 343 25.9 13.2 n/a
2007 345 25.6 13.5 49
2008 353 25.4 13.9 48.7
2009 345 26.4 13.1 54.5
2010 364 28.0 13.0 60.7
2011 340 29.5 11.5 52.1
2012 329 26.8 12.2 62.9
2013 338 26.9 12.5 63.6
2014 328 27.4 11.9 54.3
2015 343 n/a n/a 68.8
2016 305 25.0 12.2 70.2
2017 305 24.6 12.3 67.5
2018 308 24.6 12.5 67.9
2019 322 25.6 12.5 72.4
2020 321 25.9 12.3 74.1
2021 275 23.9 11.5 74.9
2022 277 23.9 11.5 73.6
2023 244 22.9 10.6 65.2

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 Schurz Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,027 (8.9%) $10,498 (91.1%) $11,526
2020 $924 (7.7%) $11,058 (92.3%) $11,982
2021 $1,168 (9.1%) $11,643 (90.9%) $12,811

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Schurz 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 603rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 829th of 1067 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schurz Elementary)33.326.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watertown Unified School District)45.142.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Schurz Elementary)43.140
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Watertown Unified School District)53.458
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Schurz Elementary)62.532.6
 29.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Watertown Unified School District)43.852
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Schurz Elementary)47.939.5
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Watertown Unified School District)44.249
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Schurz Elementary)39.648.8
 9.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Watertown Unified School District)5061
 11%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Schurz Elementary)54.232.6
 21.6%
   4th Grade Science (Watertown Unified School District)50.453.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Schurz Elementary)34.820.5
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Watertown Unified School District)43.646.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Schurz Elementary)56.528.2
 28.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Watertown Unified School District)55.147.5
 7.5%
   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 Students322244
 24.2%
African American108
 20%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic145132
 9%
Pacific Islander00
White14990
 39.6%
Two or More Races1710
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.4%65.2%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Schurz Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Schurz Elementary.

Students who attend Schurz Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle
High : Watertown High

Students at Schurz Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 37% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Schurz Elementary ranks 763rd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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