Excellent
#173 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 8% in state
Flynn Elementary
Elementary School · Eau Claire Area School District · Eau Claire, WI
An Eau Claire Area School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1430 Lee St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flynn Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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
55.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Flynn 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eau Claire), 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
$71,406
Median home value
$265,000
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Eau Claire Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Manz ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Second Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eau Claire Area School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #1 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Flynn Elementary is listed in Eau Claire Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flynn Elementary
Flynn Elementary is a public elementary school in Eau Claire, WI, part of Eau Claire Area School District, serving approximately 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flynn Elementary
What grades does Flynn Elementary serve?
Flynn Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Flynn Elementary?
Flynn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flynn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flynn Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flynn Elementary rank in WI?
Flynn Elementary ranks #173 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Flynn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Flynn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Flynn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flynn Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Flynn Elementary a charter school?
No, Flynn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flynn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Flynn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flynn Elementary?
55.7% of students at Flynn 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Eau Claire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (715) 852-3300
- Area population (ZIP 54701)
- 42,348
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 54701; 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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