Excellent
#200 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 10% in state
Potosi Elementary
Elementary School · Potosi School District · Potosi, WI
An elementary school in Potosi, WI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
128 Highway 61 N, Potosi, WI 53820
- Math 77% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Potosi Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Potosi 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$73,750
Median home value
$203,600
Median rent
$786/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Andrew-thomas SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Potosi School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,506NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Potosi Elementary is listed in Potosi School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potosi Elementary
Potosi Elementary is a public elementary school in Potosi, WI, part of Potosi School District, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Potosi Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potosi Elementary
What grades does Potosi Elementary serve?
Potosi Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Potosi Elementary?
Potosi Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potosi Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Potosi Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potosi Elementary rank in WI?
Potosi Elementary ranks #200 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Potosi Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Potosi 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 Potosi Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potosi Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Potosi Elementary a charter school?
No, Potosi Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potosi Elementary a Title I school?
No, Potosi Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potosi Elementary?
23.6% of students at Potosi 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
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (608) 763-2163
- Area population (ZIP 53820)
- 2,472
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 53820; 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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