Excellent
#440 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 21% in state
Haugen Elementary
Elementary School · Rice Lake Area School District · Haugen, WI
A Rice Lake Area School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
615 5th St W, Haugen, WI 54841
- Math 50% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Haugen Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Haugen 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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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
$63,958
Median home value
$133,800
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Rice Lake Area School District
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Day Care and PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | Not available | 20 | Compare → |
| Hilltop ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | Not available | 264 | Compare → |
| Tainter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 490 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rice Lake Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Haugen Elementary is listed in Rice Lake Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Haugen Elementary
Haugen Elementary is a public elementary school in Haugen, WI, part of Rice Lake Area School District, serving approximately 81 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Haugen Elementary
What grades does Haugen Elementary serve?
Haugen Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Haugen Elementary?
Haugen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haugen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Haugen Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Haugen Elementary rank in WI?
Haugen Elementary ranks #440 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Haugen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Haugen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Haugen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Haugen Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Haugen Elementary a charter school?
No, Haugen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Haugen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Haugen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haugen Elementary?
48.1% of students at Haugen 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barron County
- Phone
- (715) 234-7341
- Area population (ZIP 54841)
- 265
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 54841; 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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