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#833 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 40% in state

Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River

Elementary School · Northland Pines School District · Eagle River, WI

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

1700 Pleasure Island Rd, Eagle River, WI 54521

  • Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$17,227
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,861/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagle River), 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

$72,619

Median home value

$275,900

Median rent

$913/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.3 mi26Compare →
Northland Pines Elementary-land O' LakesEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–4Not available53Compare →
Northland Pines Elementary-st GermainEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–4Not available92Compare →
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (npmlc)Charter · enrollment unverified8.9PK–4Not available70Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

Northland Pines School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$17,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River is listed in Northland Pines School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River

Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River is a public elementary school in Eagle River, WI, part of Northland Pines School District, serving approximately 497 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River

What grades does Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River serve?

Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River?

Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River?

The student-teacher ratio at Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River rank in WI?

Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River ranks #833 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River's MySchoolScout rating?

Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River a charter school?

No, Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River a Title I school?

No, Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River?

54.1% of students at Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River 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 – 6th
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Vilas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 54521)
8,555
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
54.3
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 54521; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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