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#1526 of 2,105 schools in WI
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary
Elementary School · Barron Area School District · Ridgeland, WI
A Barron Area School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
PO Box 196, Ridgeland, WI 54763
- Math 35% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgeland-dallas Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2020, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgeland-dallas 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,625
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$633/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Farm ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Advanced Learning Academy of WisconsinCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
| Barron Area Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 52 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Barron Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary is listed in Barron Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgeland-dallas Elementary
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary is a public elementary school in Ridgeland, WI, part of Barron Area School District, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,526 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeland-dallas Elementary
What grades does Ridgeland-dallas Elementary serve?
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Ridgeland-dallas Elementary?
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeland-dallas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeland-dallas Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgeland-dallas Elementary rank in WI?
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary ranks #1,526 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Ridgeland-dallas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Ridgeland-dallas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeland-dallas Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridgeland-dallas Elementary a charter school?
No, Ridgeland-dallas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgeland-dallas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ridgeland-dallas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgeland-dallas Elementary?
62.7% of students at Ridgeland-dallas 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
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dunn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (715) 949-1445
- Area population (ZIP 54763)
- 1,011
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 54763; 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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