Coon Valley Elementary

Summary:

Coon Valley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Coon Valley, Wisconsin, which is part of the Westby Area School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has faced significant challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and potential gender-based achievement gaps.

Coon Valley Elementary has struggled with student academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades significantly lower than the Westby Area School District and Wisconsin state averages. For example, in 4th grade English Language Arts, the school had a 37.5% proficiency rate, compared to 57.81% for the district and 53.42% for the state. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.1% in 2018-2019 to 10.2% in the current 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Bangor Elementary and Westby Elementary, Coon Valley Elementary generally underperforms in academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school's performance data shows notable differences in academic achievement between male and female students, with the school ranking 617 out of 1,010 Wisconsin elementary schools for female students, but only 476 out of 1,011 for male students, indicating a potential gender gap in learning outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 300 Lien St
       Coon Valley, WI  54623


(608) 452-3143

District: Westby Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
816th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,580 Help


Students who attend Coon Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westby Middle
High:    Westby High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coon Valley Elementary ranks worse than 76.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.7. (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 (94.7%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coon Valley Elementary is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coon Valley Elementary is $12,580.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coon Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Coon Valley Elementary 816th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Coon Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Westby Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westby Area School District 265th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coon Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Coon Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 66.19 365th 1021 64.3%
2009 54.85 560th 1030 45.6%
2010 48.22 703rd 1045 32.7%
2011 67.42 314th 1046 70.0%
2012 73.83 190th 1045 81.8%
2013 39.14 768th 1053 27.1%
2014 39.61 776th 1061 26.9%
2015 64.25 385th 1076 64.2%
2016 56.06 496th 1075 53.9%
2017 75.56 210th 1071 80.4%
2018 63.88 366th 1025 64.3%
2019 75.62 199th 1037 80.8%
2021 59.16 442nd 1050 57.9%
2022 38.54 742nd 1067 30.5%
2023 52.40 580th 1067 45.6%
2024 29.70 816th 1061 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coon Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.48 301st 854 64.8%
2024 27.43 696th 866 19.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Coon Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.27 534th 1004 46.8%
2022 30.58 771st 1017 24.2%
2023 45.75 617th 1010 38.9%
2024 31.86 764th 1011 24.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Coon Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.17 330th 1003 67.1%
2022 50.16 557th 1017 45.2%
2023 57.37 476th 1011 52.9%
2024 30.72 775th 1012 23.4%
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Rank History for White students at Coon Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.67 350th 686 49.0%
2019 65.86 215th 718 70.1%
2024 12.01 682nd 727 6.2%
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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 citizen
Thursday, April 12, 2018

Open Quote My favorite place to substitute teach is Coon Valley Elementary School. I appreciate the friendly, dedicated staff, respectful students, and the kind environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Coon Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 194 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 196
1990 214 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1991 206 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1992 195 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1994 185 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1995 147 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 151
1996 147 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 151
1997 152 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 155
1998 163 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1999 157 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2000 154 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2001 153 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2002 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2003 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2004 85 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2005 75 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2006 107 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2007 156 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2008 158 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2009 153 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2010 146 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2011 137 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 140
2012 133 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 137
2013 135 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 136
2014 120 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 121
2015 120 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 125
2016 122 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 126
2017 110 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 117
2018 116 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 119
2019 112 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 115
2020 123 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 126
2021 119 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 124
2022 119 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 123
2023 124 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 131

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 Coon Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 196 10.9 17.9 15.8
1990 216 10.0 21.6 15.7
1991 208 10.1 20.5 16.8
1992 197 11.5 17.1 17.3
1993 185 10.5 17.6 16.2
1994 186 10.4 17.9 15.6
1995 151 11.0 13.7 16.6
1996 151 11.0 13.7 16.6
1997 155 11.7 13.2 14.8
1998 166 11.1 15.0 16.3
1999 160 11.2 14.3 23.1
2000 156 11.5 13.6 21.8
2001 156 12.4 12.6 19.9
2002 134 13.9 9.6 23.9
2003 134 13.9 9.6 23.9
2004 86 8.1 10.6 25.6
2005 76 8.5 8.9 n/a
2006 109 8.0 13.6 n/a
2007 158 11.1 14.2 24.1
2008 160 11.3 14.2 30
2009 156 11.3 13.8 29.5
2010 149 11.7 12.6 26.8
2011 140 10.5 13.2 24.3
2012 137 11.4 12.0 35.8
2013 136 10.5 12.8 38.2
2014 121 10.5 11.4 38
2015 125 n/a n/a 36
2016 126 11.0 11.4 38.1
2017 117 10.6 10.9 25.6
2018 119 10.7 11.1 21
2019 115 10.5 10.8 25.2
2020 126 9.5 13.1 25.4
2021 124 9.5 12.9 28.2
2022 123 10.7 11.4 22.8
2023 131 11.5 11.3 23.7

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 Coon Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 196 10.9 17.9 15.8
1990 216 10.0 21.6 15.7
1991 208 10.1 20.5 16.8
1992 197 11.5 17.1 17.3
1993 185 10.5 17.6 16.2
1994 186 10.4 17.9 15.6
1995 151 11.0 13.7 16.6
1996 151 11.0 13.7 16.6
1997 155 11.7 13.2 14.8
1998 166 11.1 15.0 16.3
1999 160 11.2 14.3 23.1
2000 156 11.5 13.6 21.8
2001 156 12.4 12.6 19.9
2002 134 13.9 9.6 23.9
2003 134 13.9 9.6 23.9
2004 86 8.1 10.6 25.6
2005 76 8.5 8.9 n/a
2006 109 8.0 13.6 n/a
2007 158 11.1 14.2 24.1
2008 160 11.3 14.2 30
2009 156 11.3 13.8 29.5
2010 149 11.7 12.6 26.8
2011 140 10.5 13.2 24.3
2012 137 11.4 12.0 35.8
2013 136 10.5 12.8 38.2
2014 121 10.5 11.4 38
2015 125 n/a n/a 36
2016 126 11.0 11.4 38.1
2017 117 10.6 10.9 25.6
2018 119 10.7 11.1 21
2019 115 10.5 10.8 25.2
2020 126 9.5 13.1 25.4
2021 124 9.5 12.9 28.2
2022 123 10.7 11.4 22.8
2023 131 11.5 11.3 23.7

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 Coon Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $642 (5.2%) $11,622 (94.8%) $12,263
2020 $588 (5.1%) $10,933 (94.9%) $11,522
2021 $1,286 (10.2%) $11,293 (89.8%) $12,580

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Coon Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 199th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 580th of 1067 Elementary schools
 35.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coon Valley Elementary)4821.1
 27%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westby Area School District)44.730.3
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coon Valley Elementary)5215.8
 36.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westby Area School District)47.140.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coon Valley Elementary)84.652.4
 32.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westby Area School District)48.150.7
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coon Valley Elementary)53.961.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westby Area School District)4342
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Coon Valley Elementary)92.371.4
 20.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Westby Area School District)67.168.1
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Coon Valley Elementary)92.357.1
 35.2%
   4th Grade Science (Westby Area School District)5949.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students115131
 13.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White112124
 10.7%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%23.7%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Coon Valley Elementary

Coon Valley Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Coon Valley Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Coon Valley Elementary.

Students who attend Coon Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westby Middle
High : Westby High


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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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