Grove Elementary

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Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wisconsin Rapids School District, which is ranked 281 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grove Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 5.8% in 2018-2019 to 19.0% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 44.83%, compared to 53.82% for the district and 52.07% for the state. Additionally, Grove Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.6% to 73.1% over the past few years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Grove Elementary to other nearby schools within the Wisconsin Rapids School District, THINK Academy-Together Helping INspire Kids, located about 9 miles away, consistently outperforms Grove Elementary on academic measures, with higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking. Similarly, Grant Elementary and Howe Elementary, located within 5 miles of Grove, also tend to have stronger academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Grove Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 471 Grove Ave
       Wisconsin Rapids, WI  54494-6279


(715) 424-6769

District: Wisconsin Rapids School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,642 Help


Students who attend Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
High:    Lincoln High
    River Cities High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  197

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Asian:
14.2%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grove Elementary ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.81. (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: White (65.5%), Asian (14.2%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grove Elementary is 8.5, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grove Elementary is $16,642, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grove Elementary 618th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wisconsin Rapids School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Rapids School District 281st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.97 419th 633 33.8%
2005 29.40 501st 632 20.7%
2006 42.60 512th 712 28.1%
2007 45.11 479th 689 30.5%
2008 51.40 628th 1021 38.5%
2009 38.20 793rd 1030 23.0%
2010 39.35 778th 1045 25.6%
2011 56.87 540th 1046 48.4%
2012 60.20 485th 1045 53.6%
2013 51.48 585th 1053 44.4%
2014 52.81 571st 1061 46.2%
2015 43.61 725th 1076 32.6%
2016 31.72 814th 1075 24.3%
2017 28.44 841st 1071 21.5%
2018 28.32 816th 1025 20.4%
2019 29.21 804th 1037 22.5%
2021 26.35 827th 1050 21.2%
2022 24.27 868th 1067 18.7%
2023 38.33 730th 1067 31.6%
2024 50.81 618th 1061 41.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.26 115th 287 59.9%
2019 48.96 115th 275 58.2%
2021 27.61 188th 222 15.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.63 409th 721 43.3%
2019 27.69 570th 742 23.2%
2021 72.64 120th 746 83.9%
2022 35.86 489th 748 34.6%
2023 49.35 358th 770 53.5%
2024 42.37 438th 790 44.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.93 679th 854 20.5%
2019 30.57 676th 874 22.7%
2021 31.80 631st 847 25.5%
2022 28.18 679th 859 21.0%
2023 39.46 580th 871 33.4%
2024 56.00 366th 866 57.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.37 761st 997 23.7%
2019 22.68 833rd 1002 16.9%
2021 26.02 804th 1004 19.9%
2022 24.92 822nd 1017 19.2%
2023 41.46 672nd 1010 33.5%
2024 55.84 515th 1011 49.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.82 801st 997 19.7%
2019 37.40 704th 1002 29.7%
2021 29.93 763rd 1003 23.9%
2022 26.55 819th 1017 19.5%
2023 38.01 689th 1011 31.8%
2024 44.78 637th 1012 37.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.15 103rd 122 15.6%
2021 16.72 100th 106 5.7%
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Rank History for White students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.32 612th 686 10.8%
2019 20.62 627th 718 12.7%
2021 17.76 625th 699 10.6%
2022 17.66 627th 704 10.9%
2023 32.13 548th 715 23.4%
2024 44.07 444th 727 38.9%
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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.

Grove Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Grove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 271 n/a 9 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 288
1990 275 0 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1991 270 0 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1992 278 0 25 10 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1993 260 1 23 9 2 n/a n/a 0 295
1994 255 0 35 7 2 n/a n/a 0 299
1995 260 2 49 11 4 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 260 2 49 11 4 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 260 2 44 5 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 251 2 41 2 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 243 3 47 3 3 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 294 3 49 4 4 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 284 2 38 6 4 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 271 3 35 8 8 n/a n/a 0 325
2003 271 3 35 8 8 n/a n/a 0 325
2004 258 10 43 6 5 n/a n/a 0 322
2005 264 10 54 6 9 n/a n/a 0 343
2006 254 10 50 15 9 n/a n/a 0 338
2007 254 8 49 16 9 n/a n/a 0 336
2008 227 8 51 15 5 n/a n/a 0 306
2009 215 8 55 20 3 n/a n/a 0 301
2010 212 9 53 26 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2011 215 5 43 21 5 0 1 0 290
2012 218 4 41 20 5 0 3 0 291
2013 198 2 44 24 4 0 3 0 275
2014 213 2 46 28 3 0 5 0 297
2015 227 3 44 21 4 0 9 0 308
2016 211 2 35 24 5 0 14 0 291
2017 203 3 31 27 1 0 10 0 275
2018 204 1 26 31 1 0 12 0 275
2019 187 5 31 22 1 0 19 0 265
2020 173 8 27 22 0 0 19 0 249
2021 153 12 24 20 0 0 17 0 226
2022 144 10 26 14 1 0 17 0 212
2023 129 7 28 13 0 0 20 0 197

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 Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 288 15.8 18.2 17
1990 295 13.9 21.2 17.6
1991 293 15.5 18.9 12.3
1992 314 16.0 19.6 14
1993 295 15.8 18.7 14.6
1994 299 16.4 18.2 14
1995 326 18.3 17.8 15
1996 326 18.3 17.8 15
1997 312 17.8 17.5 14.4
1998 297 21.0 14.1 15.5
1999 299 21.0 14.2 20.7
2000 354 22.8 15.5 20.6
2001 334 26.8 12.5 21.6
2002 325 26.2 12.4 44
2003 325 26.2 12.4 44
2004 322 26.5 12.2 46.9
2005 343 26.2 13.1 n/a
2006 338 26.1 13.0 n/a
2007 336 26.7 12.6 47.6
2008 306 28.7 10.7 48.4
2009 301 26.2 11.5 52.5
2010 303 29.0 10.4 58.1
2011 290 21.4 13.5 51.7
2012 291 21.9 13.2 61.5
2013 275 24.1 11.3 60
2014 297 23.4 12.6 65.3
2015 308 n/a n/a 63.6
2016 291 25.0 11.6 57
2017 275 21.4 12.8 53.1
2018 275 20.7 13.2 59.6
2019 265 21.0 12.5 60
2020 249 21.5 11.5 57.8
2021 226 22.0 10.2 64.6
2022 212 22.7 9.3 72.2
2023 197 22.9 8.5 73.1

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 Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 288 15.8 18.2 17
1990 295 13.9 21.2 17.6
1991 293 15.5 18.9 12.3
1992 314 16.0 19.6 14
1993 295 15.8 18.7 14.6
1994 299 16.4 18.2 14
1995 326 18.3 17.8 15
1996 326 18.3 17.8 15
1997 312 17.8 17.5 14.4
1998 297 21.0 14.1 15.5
1999 299 21.0 14.2 20.7
2000 354 22.8 15.5 20.6
2001 334 26.8 12.5 21.6
2002 325 26.2 12.4 44
2003 325 26.2 12.4 44
2004 322 26.5 12.2 46.9
2005 343 26.2 13.1 n/a
2006 338 26.1 13.0 n/a
2007 336 26.7 12.6 47.6
2008 306 28.7 10.7 48.4
2009 301 26.2 11.5 52.5
2010 303 29.0 10.4 58.1
2011 290 21.4 13.5 51.7
2012 291 21.9 13.2 61.5
2013 275 24.1 11.3 60
2014 297 23.4 12.6 65.3
2015 308 n/a n/a 63.6
2016 291 25.0 11.6 57
2017 275 21.4 12.8 53.1
2018 275 20.7 13.2 59.6
2019 265 21.0 12.5 60
2020 249 21.5 11.5 57.8
2021 226 22.0 10.2 64.6
2022 212 22.7 9.3 72.2
2023 197 22.9 8.5 73.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $854 (6.1%) $13,077 (93.9%) $13,931
2020 $869 (6.0%) $13,684 (94.0%) $14,553
2021 $1,806 (10.9%) $14,836 (89.1%) $16,642

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grove 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 804th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 730th of 1067 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grove Elementary)36.426.1
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)35.128.2
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grove Elementary)36.443.5
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)40.945.2
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grove Elementary)23.836.1
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)36.939.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grove Elementary)34.219.4
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)3447.6
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Grove Elementary)26.261.1
 34.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Rapids School District)46.761.7
 15%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Grove Elementary)33.341.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin Rapids School District)50.153
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grove Elementary)32.533.3
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)41.234.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grove Elementary)57.554.2
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)44.451.4
 7%
   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 Students265197
 25.7%
African American57
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3128
 9.7%
Hispanic2213
 40.9%
Pacific Islander00
White187129
 31%
Two or More Races1920
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%73.1%
 13.1%


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Students who attend Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
High : Lincoln High
High : River Cities High

In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Grove Elementary.

Grove Elementary ranks 618th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Grove Elementary are 65% White, 14% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American.


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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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