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#808 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 38% in state

Readfield Elementary

Elementary School · New London School District · Readfield, WI

A New London School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 40, Readfield, WI 54969

  • Math 76% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,872
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Readfield Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Readfield 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low79/100K

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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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–4Not available266Compare →
Parkview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–4Not available274Compare →
Sugar Bush ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–4Not available119Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New London School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$12,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Readfield Elementary

Readfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Readfield, WI, part of New London School District, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Readfield Elementary

What grades does Readfield Elementary serve?

Readfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Readfield Elementary?

Readfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Readfield Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Readfield Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Readfield Elementary rank in WI?

Readfield Elementary ranks #808 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Readfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Readfield 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 Readfield Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Readfield Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Readfield Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Readfield Elementary a Title I school?

No, Readfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

20.6% of students at Readfield 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 – 4th
Enrollment
136
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Waupaca County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
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.

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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