Is Weston Elementary a good school?

Weston Elementary ranks 529 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Weston Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Weston Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Weston Elementary?

Students at Weston Elementary are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Weston Elementary attend?

Students who attend Weston Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Weston Junior High School High : Weston Senior High School

Weston Elementary

Summary:

Weston Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cazenovia, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 140 students. The school is part of the Weston School District, which is ranked 356 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weston Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased significantly, from 1.8% in 2018-2019 to 26.9% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than nearby schools like River Valley Early Learning Center (12.5%), North Freedom Elementary (9.7%), and Hillsboro Elementary (4.5%). Additionally, Weston Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state averages, with only a few grade levels performing at or above the state level.

However, Weston Elementary has some strengths, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 13.2 over the past few years, which is comparable to nearby schools. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.66% to 61.64% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. While Weston Elementary struggles with these challenges, some of the nearby schools, such as North Freedom Elementary and Wonewoc-Center Elementary, perform better on these metrics, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Weston Elementary to learn from their practices and strategies.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924-9402

(608) 986-2151

District: Weston School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
529^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,654

Students who attend Weston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Weston Junior High School
High:	Weston Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weston Elementary ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.47. (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 (95.7%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weston Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Weston Elementary employs 11.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weston Elementary is $12,654.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston Elementary 529^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Weston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Weston School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston School District 356^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Weston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	49.66	403^rd	633	36.3%
2008	53.39	593^rd	1021	41.9%
2009	60.94	460^th	1030	55.3%
2010	59.75	484^th	1045	53.7%
2011	46.99	724^th	1046	30.8%
2012	75.27	154^th	1045	85.3%
2013	60.05	430^th	1053	59.2%
2014	62.27	398^th	1061	62.5%
2015	75.41	194^th	1076	82.0%
2016	48.44	612^th	1075	43.1%
2017	42.63	689^th	1071	35.7%
2018	39.20	700^th	1025	31.7%
2019	37.31	735^th	1037	29.1%
2021	63.72	369^th	1050	64.9%
2022	48.83	609^th	1067	42.9%
2023	42.91	686^th	1067	35.7%
2024	57.47	529^th	1061	50.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	38.41	590^th	854	30.9%
2019	57.19	333^rd	874	61.9%
2021	72.29	151^st	847	82.2%
2022	39.99	549^th	859	36.1%
2023	46.75	481^st	871	44.8%
2024	62.04	283^rd	866	67.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Weston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	48.30	591^st	997	40.7%
2019	55.60	473^rd	1002	52.8%
2021	49.73	539^th	1004	46.3%
2022	39.85	683^rd	1017	32.8%
2023	36.45	718^th	1010	28.9%
2024	61.78	424^th	1011	58.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Weston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	34.44	747^th	997	25.1%
2019	24.11	824^th	1002	17.8%
2021	71.23	237^th	1003	76.4%
2022	57.10	453^rd	1017	55.5%
2023	37.00	697^th	1011	31.1%
2024	52.09	558^th	1012	44.9%

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Rank History for White students at Weston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	15.73	642^nd	704	8.8%
2023	39.61	482^nd	715	32.6%
2024	56.90	318^th	727	56.3%

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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 Weston Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	223	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
1995	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	189
1996	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	189
1997	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	185
1998	170	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	170
1999	181	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
2000	173	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	173
2001	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
2002	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	165
2003	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	165
2004	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
2005	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
2006	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	150
2007	162	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	164
2008	153	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	156
2009	164	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	167
2010	156	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
2011	164	1	0	1	0	0	0	166
2012	144	1	0	0	0	0	0	145
2013	161	1	1	3	0	0	0	166
2014	144	0	1	3	0	0	3	151
2015	136	0	1	4	1	0	3	145
2016	145	1	1	3	1	0	2	153
2017	134	0	2	4	2	0	2	144
2018	115	0	2	4	0	0	2	123
2019	120	0	2	6	1	0	2	131
2020	123	2	1	3	1	0	3	133
2021	138	2	1	1	1	0	3	146
2022	140	0	0	1	1	0	3	145
2023	134	0	0	2	1	0	3	140

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 Weston Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	223	12.5	17.8	10.3
1995	189	12.5	15.1	14.8
1996	189	12.5	15.1	14.8
1997	185	11.5	16.1	17.8
1998	170	11.6	14.7	16.5
1999	181	12.3	14.7	21.5
2000	173	12.6	13.7	17.3
2001	167	12.4	13.5	18
2002	165	10.4	15.9	24.2
2003	165	10.4	15.9	24.2
2004	152	12.4	12.3	25.7
2005	155	12.9	12.0	n/a
2006	150	12.9	11.6	n/a
2007	164	13.0	12.6	31.1
2008	156	13.0	12.0	37.2
2009	167	12.4	13.5	36.5
2010	157	13.3	11.7	47.8
2011	166	14.0	11.7	54.2
2012	145	14.0	10.3	49.7
2013	166	12.9	12.7	56
2014	151	13.9	10.7	51.7
2015	145	n/a	n/a	55.2
2016	153	12.0	12.7	55.6
2017	144	11.3	12.6	50
2018	123	12.1	10.1	42.3
2019	131	11.6	11.2	54.2
2020	133	10.0	13.3	58.6
2021	146	11.0	13.2	61.6
2022	145	11.3	12.8	49.7
2023	140	11.3	12.3	55.7

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 Weston Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	223	12.5	17.8	10.3
1995	189	12.5	15.1	14.8
1996	189	12.5	15.1	14.8
1997	185	11.5	16.1	17.8
1998	170	11.6	14.7	16.5
1999	181	12.3	14.7	21.5
2000	173	12.6	13.7	17.3
2001	167	12.4	13.5	18
2002	165	10.4	15.9	24.2
2003	165	10.4	15.9	24.2
2004	152	12.4	12.3	25.7
2005	155	12.9	12.0	n/a
2006	150	12.9	11.6	n/a
2007	164	13.0	12.6	31.1
2008	156	13.0	12.0	37.2
2009	167	12.4	13.5	36.5
2010	157	13.3	11.7	47.8
2011	166	14.0	11.7	54.2
2012	145	14.0	10.3	49.7
2013	166	12.9	12.7	56
2014	151	13.9	10.7	51.7
2015	145	n/a	n/a	55.2
2016	153	12.0	12.7	55.6
2017	144	11.3	12.6	50
2018	123	12.1	10.1	42.3
2019	131	11.6	11.2	54.2
2020	133	10.0	13.3	58.6
2021	146	11.0	13.2	61.6
2022	145	11.3	12.8	49.7
2023	140	11.3	12.3	55.7

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 Weston Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,216 (8.6%)	$12,973 (91.4%)	$14,189
2020	$863 (6.4%)	$12,524 (93.6%)	$13,386
2021	$1,336 (10.6%)	$11,318 (89.4%)	$12,654

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weston 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 735^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 686^th of 1067 Elementary schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weston Elementary)	35.3	34.8	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weston School District)	35.3	34.8	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weston Elementary)	47.1	52.2	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weston School District)	47.1	52.2	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weston Elementary)	31.3	72.7	41.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weston School District)	31.3	72.7	41.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weston Elementary)	50	45.5	4.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weston School District)	50	45.5	4.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Weston Elementary)	37.5	63.6	26.1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Weston School District)	37.5	63.6	26.1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Weston Elementary)	56.3	54.6	1.7%
4th Grade Science (Weston School District)	56.3	54.6	1.7%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Weston Elementary)	42.3	26.3	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Weston School District)	42.3	26.3	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Weston Elementary)	15.4	31.6	16.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Weston School District)	15.4	31.6	16.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	131	140	6.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	134	11.7%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.2%	55.7%	1.5%

Schools Near Weston 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
Weston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	E2511 County Road S	Cazenovia	53924	Richland County	Weston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 986-2151	140	11	12.3	55.7%	134 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	57.5	529^th of 1061 public elementary schools	50.1%		42.9	686^th of 1067 public elementary schools	35.7%	157	11.8	66.7	69.2	50.0	29.4	61.9	53.9	68.8	81.0	61.9	$12,654	$1,336	$11,318
West Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	401 Alexander Ave	Reedsburg	53959	Sauk County	Reedsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 768-8934	211	22	9.5	65.9%	149 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)								(n/a)											$17,604	$1,306	$16,298
Ithaca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24615 State Hwy 58	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Ithaca School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 585-2311	158	17	9.5	44.9%	149 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.5%)	42.8	699^th of 1061 public elementary schools	34.1%		50.9	596^th of 1067 public elementary schools	44.1%	103	20.0	50.0	43.5		25.0	60.0	56.5		70.0	55.0	$15,006	$615	$14,391
Pineview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1121 8th St	Reedsburg	53959	Sauk County	Reedsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 768-8932	382	30	12.7	45.8%	330 (86.4%)	4 (1.0%)	22 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)								(n/a)											$14,677	$788	$13,888
Prairie Ridge Intermediate	Public	3-5	2400 8th St	Reedsburg	53959	Sauk County	Reedsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 768-8942	505	41	12.3	48.1%	399 (79.0%)	7 (1.4%)	69 (13.7%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	53.6	585^th of 1061 public elementary schools	44.9%		57.2	494^th of 1067 public elementary schools	53.7%	91	41.1	52.6	52.4		57.6	67.3	56.1		59.7	56.1	$13,058	$955	$12,103
Wonewoc-Center Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 School Rd	Wonewoc	53968	Juneau County	Wonewoc-Union Center School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 464-3165	149	12	12.9	59.1%	137 (91.9%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	53.8	583^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	45.1%		60.4	450^th of 1067 public elementary schools	57.8%	133	53.6	56.7	45.5		50.0	53.3	50.0		66.7	63.3	$15,661	$1,191	$14,470
Hillsboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	853 Hillsborough Ave	Hillsboro	54634	Vernon County	Hillsboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 489-2225	230	19	12.0	46.1%	205 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	35.3	778^th of 1061 public elementary schools	26.7%		44	671^st of 1067 public elementary schools	37.1%	107	40.0	34.3	52.0		47.5	37.1	40.0		51.4	57.1	$15,582	$3,169	$12,414
Richland Center Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1990 Bohmann Dr	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 647-8971	288	28	10.3	66.0%	242 (84.0%)	3 (1.0%)	31 (10.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)								(n/a)											$15,793	$2,267	$13,525
Richland Center Intermediate School	Public	3-6	1801 State Highway 80	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 647-6381	258	29	8.9	68.6%	205 (79.5%)	4 (1.6%)	29 (11.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.4%)	45.7	672^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	36.7%		32.4	790^th of 1067 public elementary schools	26.0%	118	49.2	48.4	43.9	55.6	54.8	37.5	40.9	67.3	56.3	56.3	$12,677	$781	$11,895
River Valley Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	1370 Cherry St	Plain	53577	Sauk County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 546-2228	109	9	11.4	39.4%	106 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)											$17,292	$1,319	$15,973

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