Very Good
#775 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 37% in state
Birnamwood Elementary
Elementary School · Wittenberg-birnamwood School District · Birnamwood, WI
A Wittenberg-birnamwood School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
337 Main St, Birnamwood, WI 54414
- Math 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birnamwood Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Birnamwood 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average489/100K
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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
$75,000
Median home value
$185,800
Median rent
$611/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wittenberg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 459 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wittenberg-birnamwood School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birnamwood Elementary is listed in Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birnamwood Elementary
Birnamwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Birnamwood, WI, part of Wittenberg-birnamwood School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #775 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birnamwood Elementary
What grades does Birnamwood Elementary serve?
Birnamwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Birnamwood Elementary?
Birnamwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birnamwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birnamwood Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birnamwood Elementary rank in WI?
Birnamwood Elementary ranks #775 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Birnamwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Birnamwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Birnamwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birnamwood Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Birnamwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Birnamwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birnamwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Birnamwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birnamwood Elementary?
43.8% of students at Birnamwood 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shawano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (715) 449-2576
- Area population (ZIP 54414)
- 3,322
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
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 54414; 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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