Excellent
#47 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 2% in state
Fall River Elementary
Elementary School · Fall River School District · Fall River, WI
An elementary school in Fall River, WI where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 116, Fall River, WI 53932
- Math 74% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fall River Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
34.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fall River 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average317/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,486
Median home value
$277,400
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersen Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Columbus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Discovery Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–3 | 3.7 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Zion Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fall River School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,433NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fall River Elementary is listed in Fall River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fall River Elementary
Fall River Elementary is a public elementary school in Fall River, WI, part of Fall River School District, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fall River Elementary
What grades does Fall River Elementary serve?
Fall River Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fall River Elementary?
Fall River Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fall River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fall River Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fall River Elementary rank in WI?
Fall River Elementary ranks #47 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Fall River Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fall River Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Fall River Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fall River Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fall River Elementary a charter school?
No, Fall River Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fall River Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fall River Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fall River Elementary?
34.1% of students at Fall River 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
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.7%
- Phone
- (920) 484-3333
- Area population (ZIP 53932)
- 2,470
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
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.
- 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 53932; 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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