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#935 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 44% in state
Stoddard Elementary
Elementary School · De Soto Area School District · Stoddard, WI
A De Soto Area School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
300 N Cottage St, Stoddard, WI 54658
- Math 56% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stoddard Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
33.1%
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 Stoddard 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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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
$72,734
Median home value
$228,800
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54658; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| De Soto Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 8 | Compare → |
| Prairie View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
De Soto Area School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stoddard Elementary is listed in De Soto Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stoddard Elementary
Stoddard Elementary is a public elementary school in Stoddard, WI, part of De Soto Area School District, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stoddard Elementary
What grades does Stoddard Elementary serve?
Stoddard Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stoddard Elementary?
Stoddard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stoddard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stoddard Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stoddard Elementary rank in WI?
Stoddard Elementary ranks #935 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Stoddard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stoddard 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 Stoddard Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stoddard Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stoddard Elementary a charter school?
No, Stoddard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stoddard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stoddard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stoddard Elementary?
33.1% of students at Stoddard 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Vernon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (608) 457-2101
- Area population (ZIP 54658)
- 2,458
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 50
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 54658; 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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