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#919 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 44% in state
Kegonsa Elementary
Elementary School · Stoughton Area School District · Stoughton, WI
A Stoughton Area School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1400 Vernon St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kegonsa Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kegonsa 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stoughton), 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
$93,509
Median home value
$318,300
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Fox Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Sandhill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 410 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Stoughton Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kegonsa Elementary is listed in Stoughton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kegonsa Elementary
Kegonsa Elementary is a public elementary school in Stoughton, WI, part of Stoughton Area School District, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kegonsa Elementary
What grades does Kegonsa Elementary serve?
Kegonsa Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kegonsa Elementary?
Kegonsa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kegonsa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kegonsa Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kegonsa Elementary rank in WI?
Kegonsa Elementary ranks #919 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Kegonsa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kegonsa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Kegonsa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kegonsa Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kegonsa Elementary a charter school?
No, Kegonsa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kegonsa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kegonsa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kegonsa Elementary?
27.1% of students at Kegonsa 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
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (608) 877-5201
- Area population (ZIP 53589)
- 19,684
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 53589; 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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