Excellent
#446 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 21% in state
Spooner Elementary
Elementary School · Spooner Area School District · Spooner, WI
A Spooner Area School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
801 County Highway A, Spooner, WI 54801
- Math 57% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spooner Elementary score 56% 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 19 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spooner 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 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spooner), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,591
Median home value
$198,500
Median rent
$812/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spooner Area School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spooner Elementary is listed in Spooner Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spooner Elementary
Spooner Elementary is a public elementary school in Spooner, WI, part of Spooner Area School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spooner Elementary
What grades does Spooner Elementary serve?
Spooner Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Spooner Elementary?
Spooner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spooner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spooner Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spooner Elementary rank in WI?
Spooner Elementary ranks #446 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Spooner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Spooner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Spooner Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spooner Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spooner Elementary a charter school?
No, Spooner Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spooner Elementary a Title I school?
No, Spooner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spooner Elementary?
57.4% of students at Spooner 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
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washburn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (715) 635-2174
- Area population (ZIP 54801)
- 6,122
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 54.6
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 54801; 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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