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#594 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 28% in state

Evans Elementary

Elementary School · Fond Du Lac School District · Fond Du Lac, WI

A Fond Du Lac School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

140 S Peters Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935

  • Math 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$13,833
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Evans Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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

57.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Evans 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,498/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fond Du Lac), 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

$63,060

Median home value

$166,400

Median rent

$880/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

59.6%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54935; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Early Learning in Fond Du LacEnrollment path unverified3.9PK0.0 mi228Compare →
Redeemer Lutheran Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–80.2 mi81Compare →
Parkside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.9 mi289Compare →
Riverside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.3 mi282Compare →

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.

Fond Du Lac School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#5 of 15
District spending per student
$13,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Evans Elementary is listed in Fond du Lac School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Evans Elementary

Evans Elementary is a public elementary school in Fond Du Lac, WI, part of Fond Du Lac School District, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #594 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Evans Elementary

What grades does Evans Elementary serve?

Evans Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Evans Elementary?

Evans Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Evans Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Evans Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Evans Elementary rank in WI?

Evans Elementary ranks #594 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Evans Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Evans Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Evans Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Evans Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Evans Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Evans Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

57.4% of students at Evans 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
282
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Fond du Lac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 54935)
41,474
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
37.6
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 54935; 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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