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#509 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 24% in state

Denmark Elementary

Elementary School · Denmark School District · Denmark, WI

An elementary school in Denmark, WI serving grades 1st – 5th.

450 N Wall St, Denmark, WI 54208

  • Math 63% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$12,610
Chronic Absenteeism4.3%

Students at Denmark Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Denmark 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average281/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$90,956

Median home value

$245,300

Median rent

$745/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54208; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
All Saints Grade SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.6 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Denmark School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Denmark Elementary

Denmark Elementary is a public elementary school in Denmark, WI, part of Denmark School District, serving approximately 553 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Denmark Elementary

What grades does Denmark Elementary serve?

Denmark Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Denmark Elementary?

Denmark Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Denmark Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Denmark Elementary rank in WI?

Denmark Elementary ranks #509 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Denmark Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Denmark Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Denmark Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Denmark Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Denmark Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Denmark Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

22.6% of students at Denmark 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.3%
Area population (ZIP 54208)
6,094
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 54208; 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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