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#679 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 32% in state

Clinton Elementary

Elementary School · Clinton Community School District · Clinton, WI

A Clinton Community School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 70, Clinton, WI 53525

  • Math 54% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$15,581
Chronic Absenteeism6.8%

Students at Clinton Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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

44.8%

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 Clinton 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average628/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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

$72,991

Median home value

$229,100

Median rent

$1,036/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Clinton Community School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,581NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton Elementary is listed in Clinton Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton Elementary

Clinton Elementary is a public elementary school in Clinton, WI, part of Clinton Community School District, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton Elementary

What grades does Clinton Elementary serve?

Clinton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Clinton Elementary?

Clinton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton Elementary rank in WI?

Clinton Elementary ranks #679 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Clinton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Clinton Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clinton Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Clinton Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

44.8% of students at Clinton 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 – 6th
Enrollment
547
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.8%
Area population (ZIP 53525)
4,083
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
44.8
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 53525; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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