Ettrick Elementary

Ettrick Elementary serves 115 students across pre-K through grade 5 in Ettrick, Wisconsin. The school operates as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1 — a number that keeps class sizes small and puts teachers in close contact with each student they serve. Ettrick earns a composite score of 9.2/10, an Exceptional rating that its statewide standing clearly backs up.

It ranks #12 out of 2,102 public schools across Wisconsin, outperforming 100% of the state's schools. Narrow the lens to elementary schools only and it holds at #11 among Wisconsin's 1,099 elementary campuses. Within the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District, it tops all five schools.

Academic performance scores 9.0/10. Growth is even stronger at 9.6/10 — a near-perfect mark that signals students here are advancing faster than nearly all of their Wisconsin peers. For families weighing elementary options in western Wisconsin, the combination of a low student-teacher ratio, high academic scores, and exceptional student growth puts Ettrick Elementary among the strongest schools the state offers.

With an enrollment of 115 students, Ettrick Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Ettrick Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.