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#929 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 44% in state
Red Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Black River Falls School District · Black River Falls, WI
A Black River Falls School District elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
410 County Road A, Black River Falls, WI 54615
- Math 43% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Creek Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Red Creek 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average596/100K
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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
$63,391
Median home value
$190,200
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Black River Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Creek Elementary is listed in Black River Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Creek Elementary
Red Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Black River Falls, WI, part of Black River Falls School District, serving approximately 458 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Creek Elementary
What grades does Red Creek Elementary serve?
Red Creek Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Red Creek Elementary?
Red Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Creek Elementary 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 Red Creek Elementary rank in WI?
Red Creek Elementary ranks #929 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Red Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Red Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Creek Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Red Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Red Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Red Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Creek Elementary?
57.4% of students at Red Creek 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (715) 284-7155
- Area population (ZIP 54615)
- 11,054
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 54615; 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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