Excellent
#51 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 2% in state
Central - Denison Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Geneva J1 School District · Lake Geneva, WI
A Lake Geneva J1 School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 Wisconsin St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Math 73% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central - Denison Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
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 Central - Denison 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 85Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,747/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Geneva), 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
$83,018
Median home value
$337,000
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| St Francis De Sales Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Mount Zion Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Geneva J1 School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central - Denison Elementary is listed in Lake Geneva J1 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central - Denison Elementary
Central - Denison Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Geneva, WI, part of Lake Geneva J1 School District, serving approximately 548 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central - Denison Elementary
What grades does Central - Denison Elementary serve?
Central - Denison Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Central - Denison Elementary?
Central - Denison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central - Denison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central - Denison Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central - Denison Elementary rank in WI?
Central - Denison Elementary ranks #51 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Central - Denison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Central - Denison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Central - Denison Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central - Denison Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central - Denison Elementary a charter school?
No, Central - Denison Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central - Denison Elementary a Title I school?
No, Central - Denison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central - Denison Elementary?
38.1% of students at Central - Denison 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Walworth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (262) 348-4000
- Area population (ZIP 53147)
- 18,440
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 53147; 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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