Elkhorn Area School District
School District · Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Elkhorn Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elkhorn Area School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Tibbets Elementary
Elkhorn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson Elementary
Elkhorn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Side Elementary
Elkhorn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#164 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,131
$1,761 vs Wisconsin median
District size
3,490 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Elkhorn Area School District ranks #164 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Elkhorn Area School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tibbets Elementary (9.2/10), Jackson Elementary (7.9/10), and West Side Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Elkhorn Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tibbets Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Jackson Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | West Side Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Elkhorn Area Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Career and College Academy | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Elkhorn Area High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Elkhorn Options Virtual School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elkhorn Area School District
Elkhorn Area School District is a Elkhorn, Wisconsin school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,490 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $13,131 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Elkhorn Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tibbets Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Elkhorn Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Elkhorn Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elkhorn Area School District with test data.
Schools in Elkhorn Area School District
7 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Elkhorn
- Total Enrollment
- 3,490
- Teachers (FTE)
- 224
- District spending per student
- $13,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elkhorn Area School District?
Elkhorn Area School District has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elkhorn Area School District?
The average composite rating for Elkhorn Area School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Elkhorn Area School District?
Elkhorn Area School District's district-level spending was $13,131 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elkhorn Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elkhorn Area School District is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elkhorn Area School District?
Tibbets Elementary is the highest-rated school in Elkhorn Area School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Elkhorn Area School District?
Across schools in Elkhorn Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elkhorn Area School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Elkhorn Area School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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