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#1542 of 2,105 schools in WI
Downsville Elementary
Elementary School · Menomonie Area School District · Downsville, WI
A Menomonie Area School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
N2681 460th St, Downsville, WI 54735
- Math 41% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Downsville Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Menomonie Area School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Downsville Elementary is listed in Menomonie Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downsville Elementary
Downsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Downsville, WI, part of Menomonie Area School District, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,542 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downsville Elementary
What grades does Downsville Elementary serve?
Downsville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Downsville Elementary?
Downsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Downsville Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downsville Elementary rank in WI?
Downsville Elementary ranks #1,542 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Downsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Downsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Downsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downsville Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Downsville Elementary a charter school?
No, Downsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Downsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downsville Elementary?
55.7% of students at Downsville 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dunn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (715) 664-8546
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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