Very Good
#813 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 39% in state
Plum City Elementary
Elementary School · Plum City School District · Plum City, WI
An elementary school in Plum City, WI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
621 Main St, Plum City, WI 54761
- Math 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plum City Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plum City Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low128/100K
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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
$68,750
Median home value
$186,500
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Plum City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plum City Elementary is listed in Plum City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plum City Elementary
Plum City Elementary is a public elementary school in Plum City, WI, part of Plum City School District, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #813 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plum City Elementary
What grades does Plum City Elementary serve?
Plum City Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Plum City Elementary?
Plum City Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum City Elementary is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plum City Elementary rank in WI?
Plum City Elementary ranks #813 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Plum City Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Plum City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Plum City Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plum City Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plum City Elementary a charter school?
No, Plum City Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plum City Elementary a Title I school?
No, Plum City Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plum City Elementary?
43.8% of students at Plum City 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
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (715) 647-2591
- Area population (ZIP 54761)
- 1,135
- Area average commute
- 40.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 54761; 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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