Black Hawk Elementary

Black Hawk Elementary is a public elementary school in South Wayne, WI, part of the Black Hawk School District. The school serves approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 96.2th percentile among WI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 58% proficiency in math, 5 points above the state average and 50% in reading/language arts, 1 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $78,594, where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 169 students, Black Hawk Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Black Hawk Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.