Excellent
#308 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 15% in state
New Glarus Elementary
Elementary School · New Glarus School District · New Glarus, WI
An elementary school in New Glarus, WI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 37, New Glarus, WI 53574
- Math 69% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Glarus Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
19.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Glarus 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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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
$103,246
Median home value
$315,900
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 124 | 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.
New Glarus School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,901NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Glarus Elementary is listed in New Glarus School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Glarus Elementary
New Glarus Elementary is a public elementary school in New Glarus, WI, part of New Glarus School District, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Glarus Elementary
What grades does New Glarus Elementary serve?
New Glarus Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Glarus Elementary?
New Glarus Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Glarus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Glarus Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Glarus Elementary rank in WI?
New Glarus Elementary ranks #308 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is New Glarus Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Glarus Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 New Glarus Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Glarus Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Glarus Elementary a charter school?
No, New Glarus Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Glarus Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Glarus Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Glarus Elementary?
19.2% of students at New Glarus 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
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Green County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (608) 527-2410
- Area population (ZIP 53574)
- 4,120
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 53574; 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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