Below Average
#1861 of 2,105 schools in WI
Based on limited data
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
Elementary School · La Farge School District · La Farge, WI
A La Farge School District charter elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
S3661 Hwy 131, La Farge, WI 54639
- Math 0% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Kickapoo Valley Forest School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kickapoo Valley Forest School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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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
$57,446
Median home value
$180,700
Median rent
$680/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Farge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 93 | 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.
La Farge School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kickapoo Valley Forest School is listed in La Farge School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kickapoo Valley Forest School
Kickapoo Valley Forest School is a public elementary school in La Farge, WI, part of La Farge School District, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,861 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kickapoo Valley Forest School
What grades does Kickapoo Valley Forest School serve?
Kickapoo Valley Forest School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kickapoo Valley Forest School?
Kickapoo Valley Forest School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kickapoo Valley Forest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kickapoo Valley Forest School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kickapoo Valley Forest School rank in WI?
Kickapoo Valley Forest School ranks #1,861 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Kickapoo Valley Forest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kickapoo Valley Forest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Kickapoo Valley Forest School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kickapoo Valley Forest School has 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Kickapoo Valley Forest School a charter school?
Yes, Kickapoo Valley Forest School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kickapoo Valley Forest School a Title I school?
No, Kickapoo Valley Forest School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kickapoo Valley Forest School?
42.6% of students at Kickapoo Valley Forest School 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Vernon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (608) 625-2888
- Area population (ZIP 54639)
- 2,640
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 54639; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2023–24
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