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#214 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 10% in state

Grantsburg Elementary

Elementary School · Grantsburg School District · Grantsburg, WI

An elementary school in Grantsburg, WI where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

475 E James Ave, Grantsburg, WI 54840

  • Math 83% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 75% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+28.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.2 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+37.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$11,576
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Grantsburg Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Grantsburg 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,302/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$63,988

Median home value

$180,800

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
IforwardCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–120.1 mi881Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Grantsburg School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$11,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Grantsburg Elementary

Grantsburg Elementary is a public elementary school in Grantsburg, WI, part of Grantsburg School District, serving approximately 174 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grantsburg Elementary

What grades does Grantsburg Elementary serve?

Grantsburg Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.

How many students attend Grantsburg Elementary?

Grantsburg Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantsburg Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Grantsburg Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grantsburg Elementary rank in WI?

Grantsburg Elementary ranks #214 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Grantsburg Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Grantsburg Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Grantsburg Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grantsburg Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grantsburg Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Grantsburg Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

52.3% of students at Grantsburg 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
1st – 3rd
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Burnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
Area population (ZIP 54840)
4,706
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
44.7
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 54840; 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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