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#573 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 27% in state

Bannach Elementary

Elementary School · Stevens Point Area Public School District · Stevens Point, WI

A Stevens Point Area Public School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5400 Walter St, Stevens Point, WI 54481

  • Math 60% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,976
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Bannach Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Bannach 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stevens Point), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$57,234

Median home value

$191,700

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

55.8%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54481; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–61.6 mi474Compare →
St Stephen SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–42.5 mi167Compare →
Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–62.7 mi265Compare →
Mckinley CenterEnrollment path unverified6.3K–62.8 mi361Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Stevens Point Area Public School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#1 of 16
District spending per student
$13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bannach Elementary is listed in Stevens Point Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bannach Elementary

Bannach Elementary is a public elementary school in Stevens Point, WI, part of Stevens Point Area Public School District, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bannach Elementary

What grades does Bannach Elementary serve?

Bannach Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Bannach Elementary?

Bannach Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bannach Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bannach Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bannach Elementary rank in WI?

Bannach Elementary ranks #573 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Bannach Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bannach Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Bannach Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bannach Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bannach Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Bannach Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

29.8% of students at Bannach 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Portage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 54481)
27,878
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
30.3
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 54481; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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