Skip to main content

Excellent

#368 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 17% in state

Albany Elementary

Elementary School · Albany School District · Albany, WI

An elementary school in Albany, WI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 349, Albany, WI 53502

  • Math 65% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency64.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+10.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$21,590
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Albany Elementary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Albany Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low132/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,768

Median home value

$242,500

Median rent

$886/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Albany School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$21,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Albany Elementary is listed in Albany School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Albany Elementary

Albany Elementary is a public elementary school in Albany, WI, part of Albany School District, serving approximately 151 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Albany Elementary

What grades does Albany Elementary serve?

Albany Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Albany Elementary?

Albany Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albany Elementary rank in WI?

Albany Elementary ranks #368 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Albany Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Albany Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Albany Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albany Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Albany Elementary a charter school?

No, Albany Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Albany Elementary a Title I school?

No, Albany Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albany Elementary?

2.0% of students at Albany Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
151
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Green County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
Area population (ZIP 53502)
2,420
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53502; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.