Excellent
#235 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 11% in state
East Elementary
Elementary School · Antigo Unified School District · Antigo, WI
An Antigo Unified School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 7th Ave, Antigo, WI 54409
- Math 44% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,436/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Antigo), 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
$55,340
Median home value
$115,800
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Peace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 183 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Antigo Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,269NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Elementary is listed in Antigo Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Elementary
East Elementary is a public elementary school in Antigo, WI, part of Antigo Unified School District, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Elementary
What grades does East Elementary serve?
East Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Elementary rank in WI?
East Elementary ranks #235 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is East Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 East Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Elementary a charter school?
No, East Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Elementary?
54.0% of students at East 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
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Langlade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (715) 623-2506
- Area population (ZIP 54409)
- 12,757
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 54409; 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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