Below Average
#1785 of 2,105 schools in WI
Central Oaks Academy
Elementary School · Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
A Wisconsin Rapids School District charter elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
510 Peach St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
- Math 22% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Oaks Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 26% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Oaks Academy 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wisconsin Rapids), 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
$71,087
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54494; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Howe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Pitsch Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK | 0.8 mi | 241 | 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.
Wisconsin Rapids School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Oaks Academy is listed in Wisconsin Rapids School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Oaks Academy
Central Oaks Academy is a public elementary school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, part of Wisconsin Rapids School District, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,785 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Oaks Academy
What grades does Central Oaks Academy serve?
Central Oaks Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Central Oaks Academy?
Central Oaks Academy has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Oaks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Oaks Academy is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Oaks Academy rank in WI?
Central Oaks Academy ranks #1,785 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Central Oaks Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Oaks Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Oaks Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Oaks Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Central Oaks Academy a charter school?
Yes, Central Oaks Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central Oaks Academy a Title I school?
No, Central Oaks Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Oaks Academy?
43.3% of students at Central Oaks Academy 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
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (715) 424-6768
- Area population (ZIP 54494)
- 27,516
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 54494; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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