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#794 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 38% in state

Florence Elementary

Elementary School · Florence County School District · Florence, WI

A Florence County School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO Box 440, Florence, WI 54121

  • Math 44% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$19,718
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Florence Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Florence 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,927

Median home value

$176,800

Median rent

$923/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

89.2%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Florence County School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$19,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Florence Elementary is listed in Florence County School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Florence Elementary

Florence Elementary is a public elementary school in Florence, WI, part of Florence County School District, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Florence Elementary

What grades does Florence Elementary serve?

Florence Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Florence Elementary?

Florence Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Florence Elementary rank in WI?

Florence Elementary ranks #794 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Florence Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Florence Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Florence Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Florence Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Florence Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

50.5% of students at Florence 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 – 6th
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Florence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 54121)
3,213
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
55.5
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 54121; 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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