Excellent
#8 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
Saint Croix Falls Elementary
Elementary School · Saint Croix Falls School District · Saint Croix Falls, WI
An elementary school in Saint Croix Falls, WI where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 130, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
- Math 79% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saint Croix Falls Elementary score 80% 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 10 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
43.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Saint Croix Falls 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average342/100K
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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
$76,455
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors Falls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Dresser ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–K | 3.6 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 123 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saint Croix Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saint Croix Falls Elementary is listed in Saint Croix Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saint Croix Falls Elementary
Saint Croix Falls Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Croix Falls, WI, part of Saint Croix Falls School District, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saint Croix Falls Elementary
What grades does Saint Croix Falls Elementary serve?
Saint Croix Falls Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Saint Croix Falls Elementary?
Saint Croix Falls Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saint Croix Falls Elementary rank in WI?
Saint Croix Falls Elementary ranks #8 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Saint Croix Falls Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Saint Croix Falls Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Saint Croix Falls Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Croix Falls Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Saint Croix Falls Elementary a charter school?
No, Saint Croix Falls Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saint Croix Falls Elementary a Title I school?
No, Saint Croix Falls Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Croix Falls Elementary?
43.5% of students at Saint Croix Falls 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (715) 483-9823
- Area population (ZIP 54024)
- 5,020
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 54024; 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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