Excellent
#196 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 9% in state
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary
Elementary School · New Richmond School District · New Richmond, WI
An elementary school in New Richmond, WI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 E 11th St, New Richmond, WI 54017
- Math 68% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Richmond Paperjack Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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
32.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Richmond Paperjack Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,019/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Richmond), 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
$99,804
Median home value
$301,900
Median rent
$1,140/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond Starr ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| New Richmond Hillside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 137 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Richmond School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary is listed in New Richmond School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Richmond Paperjack Elementary
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary is a public elementary school in New Richmond, WI, part of New Richmond School District, serving approximately 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Richmond Paperjack Elementary
What grades does New Richmond Paperjack Elementary serve?
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend New Richmond Paperjack Elementary?
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Richmond Paperjack Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Richmond Paperjack Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Richmond Paperjack Elementary rank in WI?
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary ranks #196 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is New Richmond Paperjack Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Richmond Paperjack Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Richmond Paperjack Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Richmond Paperjack Elementary a charter school?
No, New Richmond Paperjack Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Richmond Paperjack Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Richmond Paperjack Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Richmond Paperjack Elementary?
32.2% of students at New Richmond Paperjack 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
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Croix County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (715) 243-7400
- Area population (ZIP 54017)
- 19,722
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 54017; 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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