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#266 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 46% of private schools

St Francis School

Elementary School

244 W WOODWORTH ST, Ellsworth, WI 54011

Private

Enrollment

61

Student-Teacher

9.2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#266 of 571

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St Francis School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Ellsworth · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Ellsworth Elementary

7.0/10

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5.4/10

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About St Francis School

St Francis School is a private elementary school in Ellsworth, WI. St Francis School serves approximately 61 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Francis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 571 private schools in WI.

How it comparesOn par with WI schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 61 students, St Francis School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.2:1 students to teachers, St Francis School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Francis School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Francis School compares to the 3 public schools in Ellsworth, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
This School
vs
14.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
61
This School
vs
540
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 98.4% vs 0%
St Francis School Ellsworth Public Avg

All Schools in Ellsworth

School Rating
St Francis School (this school) 6.5
Ellsworth Elementary 7.0
Ellsworth High 5.4
Ellsworth Middle 7.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,520
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 3%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Enrollment 61
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WI

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 98.4%
Two or More 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

244 W WOODWORTH ST, Ellsworth, WI 54011

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Francis School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Greenwood Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby River Falls), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rocky Branch Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 11.0 miles away, in nearby River Falls), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ellsworth Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Ellsworth, see our Ellsworth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Ellsworth Elementary Ellsworth 0.2 mi 7.0
Ellsworth High Ellsworth 0.2 mi 5.4
Ellsworth Middle Ellsworth 0.5 mi 7.2
COLVILL FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER Red Wing 11.4 mi 5.4
MCF-Red Wing Maginnis High School Red Wing 11.6 mi 5.8
Renaissance Charter Academy River Falls 9.9 mi 4.3
River Falls High River Falls 10.1 mi 5.1
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Red Wing 11.8 mi 6.1
Meyer Middle River Falls 11.2 mi 6.3
SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY Red Wing 12.6 mi 4.1
Greenwood Elementary River Falls 11.3 mi 8.2
Rocky Branch Elementary River Falls 11.0 mi 8.1
Twin Bluff School Red Wing 13.1 mi 4.6
Reach Programs Red Wing 13.4 mi 5.1
Pathways Program Grades 8-12 Red Wing 13.4 mi 5.0
5RiversOnline Elementary Red Wing 13.4 mi 4.7
5RiversOnline Secondary Red Wing 13.4 mi 2.8
Red Wing Senior High Red Wing 13.5 mi 4.8
River Falls Public Montessori Academy River Falls 11.7 mi 5.0
River Falls 4 Children River Falls 11.7 mi 3.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 54011 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,442

Median Home Value

$277,700

Median Rent

$976/mo

Population

6,910

College Educated

24.5%

Homeownership

74.7%

Avg Commute

28.3 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

40.7

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ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Atkinson, WI 6.5
ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Howards Grove, WI 6.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Francis School

What grades does St Francis School serve?

St Francis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Francis School?

St Francis School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis School rank in WI?

St Francis School ranks #266 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Francis School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis School a private school?

Yes, St Francis School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Francis School a religious school?

St Francis School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
61
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Pierce County

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