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#1719 of 2,105 schools in WI

Elkhorn Options Virtual School

School · Elkhorn Area School District · Elkhorn, WI

An Elkhorn Area School District charter school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3 N Jackson St, Elkhorn, WI 53121

  • Math 46% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness1.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation0.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$13,131

Students at Elkhorn Options Virtual School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2017, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 6 years by subject
2015
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26%

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 Elkhorn Options Virtual School 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average597/100K

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

$83,635

Median home value

$287,900

Median rent

$1,031/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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.

Elkhorn Area School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$13,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elkhorn Options Virtual School is listed in Elkhorn Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elkhorn Options Virtual School

Elkhorn Options Virtual School is a public school in Elkhorn, WI, part of Elkhorn Area School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,719 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elkhorn Options Virtual School

What grades does Elkhorn Options Virtual School serve?

Elkhorn Options Virtual School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Elkhorn Options Virtual School?

Elkhorn Options Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Options Virtual School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Options Virtual School is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elkhorn Options Virtual School rank in WI?

Elkhorn Options Virtual School ranks #1,719 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Elkhorn Options Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elkhorn Options Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Elkhorn Options Virtual School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkhorn Options Virtual School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Elkhorn Options Virtual School a charter school?

Yes, Elkhorn Options Virtual School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Elkhorn Options Virtual School a Title I school?

No, Elkhorn Options Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkhorn Options Virtual School?

26.0% of students at Elkhorn Options Virtual School 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 – 12th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Walworth County
Area population (ZIP 53121)
18,640
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
43.1
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 53121; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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