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#752 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 36% in state

New Holstein Elementary

Elementary School · New Holstein School District · New Holstein, WI

An elementary school in New Holstein, WI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2226 Park Ave, New Holstein, WI 53061

  • Math 71% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$12,347
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at New Holstein Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where New Holstein 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average440/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Holstein), 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

$66,382

Median home value

$182,100

Median rent

$750/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Between the Lakes Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified1.3PK–84.1 mi83Compare →
Divine Savior Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–84.1 mi73Compare →
Zielanis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–44.2 mi427Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

New Holstein School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About New Holstein Elementary

New Holstein Elementary is a public elementary school in New Holstein, WI, part of New Holstein School District, serving approximately 440 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Holstein Elementary

What grades does New Holstein Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend New Holstein Elementary?

New Holstein Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Holstein Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at New Holstein Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Holstein Elementary rank in WI?

New Holstein Elementary ranks #752 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is New Holstein Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

New Holstein Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Holstein Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Holstein Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is New Holstein Elementary a charter school?

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

Is New Holstein Elementary a Title I school?

No, New Holstein Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

30.7% of students at New Holstein 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
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Calumet County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
Area population (ZIP 53061)
4,958
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
46.9
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 53061; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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