Very Good
#507 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 24% in state
Jim Falls Elementary
Elementary School · Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Jim Falls, WI
A Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
13643 198th St, Jim Falls, WI 54748
- Math 61% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jim Falls Elementary score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jim Falls 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average267/100K
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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
$72,600
Median home value
$222,300
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
1.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halmstad ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | Not available | 372 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | Not available | 348 | Compare → |
| Parkview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 359 | Compare → |
| Southview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 296 | 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.
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jim Falls Elementary is listed in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jim Falls Elementary
Jim Falls Elementary is a public elementary school in Jim Falls, WI, part of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, serving approximately 117 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jim Falls Elementary
What grades does Jim Falls Elementary serve?
Jim Falls Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jim Falls Elementary?
Jim Falls Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Falls Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jim Falls Elementary rank in WI?
Jim Falls Elementary ranks #507 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Jim Falls Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jim Falls Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Jim Falls Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jim Falls Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jim Falls Elementary a charter school?
No, Jim Falls Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jim Falls Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jim Falls Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jim Falls Elementary?
27.4% of students at Jim Falls 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
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (715) 720-3260
- Area population (ZIP 54748)
- 1,209
- Area median age
- 53.8
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 54748; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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