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#34 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 2% in state

Kewaunee Elementary

Elementary School · Kewaunee School District · Kewaunee, WI

An elementary school in Kewaunee, WI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

921 3rd St, Kewaunee, WI 54216

  • Math 65% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+10.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$15,281
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at Kewaunee Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
38%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.3%

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 Kewaunee 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average323/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kewaunee), 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

$81,650

Median home value

$173,300

Median rent

$776/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8PK–80.7 mi73Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Kewaunee School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Kewaunee Elementary

Kewaunee Elementary is a public elementary school in Kewaunee, WI, part of Kewaunee School District, serving approximately 386 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kewaunee Elementary

What grades does Kewaunee Elementary serve?

Kewaunee Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kewaunee Elementary?

Kewaunee Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kewaunee Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kewaunee Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kewaunee Elementary rank in WI?

Kewaunee Elementary ranks #34 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Kewaunee Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kewaunee Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Kewaunee Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kewaunee Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is Kewaunee Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Kewaunee Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

44.3% of students at Kewaunee 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
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kewaunee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
Area population (ZIP 54216)
6,146
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
46.1
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 54216; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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