Below Average
#1794 of 2,105 schools in WI
Glenwood City Elementary
Elementary School · Glenwood City School District · Glenwood City, WI
An elementary school in Glenwood City, WI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
850 Maple St, Glenwood City, WI 54013
- Math 35% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glenwood City Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,488
Median home value
$269,400
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54013; 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.
Glenwood City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glenwood City Elementary is listed in Glenwood City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenwood City Elementary
Glenwood City Elementary is a public elementary school in Glenwood City, WI, part of Glenwood City School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,794 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenwood City Elementary
What grades does Glenwood City Elementary serve?
Glenwood City Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Glenwood City Elementary?
Glenwood City Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood City Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenwood City Elementary rank in WI?
Glenwood City Elementary ranks #1,794 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Glenwood City Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenwood City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Glenwood City Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenwood City Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glenwood City Elementary a charter school?
No, Glenwood City Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenwood City Elementary a Title I school?
No, Glenwood City Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenwood City Elementary?
43.5% of students at Glenwood City 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
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- St. Croix County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (715) 265-4231
- Area population (ZIP 54013)
- 3,383
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 54013; 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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