Tainter Elementary

Tainter Elementary serves 490 students in grades PreK through 4th in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 and 45 full-time equivalent teachers. The school has earned a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #460 out of 2,112 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 78th percentile among Wisconsin schools. This regular public school provides early elementary education in a setting that allows for smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.

The favorable student-teacher ratio suggests families can expect their children to receive focused support during these crucial foundational years when students develop core reading, writing, and math skills. The school draws families from the surrounding community, where the median household income is $57,049 and median home values are $186,100. About 23% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 12.3%.

Located on Carrie Avenue in Barron County, Tainter Elementary serves a diverse mix of families in this tight-knit community of approximately 15,865 residents. The school operates within Rice Lake's remote town setting, providing students with a small-town educational experience while maintaining strong academic performance relative to schools across Wisconsin.