Very Good
#533 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 25% in state
Tainter Elementary
Elementary School · Rice Lake Area School District · Rice Lake, WI
A Rice Lake Area School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2201 Carrie Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868
- Math 45% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tainter Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
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 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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
56.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tainter 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rice Lake), 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
$64,567
Median home value
$199,300
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54868; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Hilltop ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Hilltop Day Care and PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Rice Lake Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tainter Elementary is listed in Rice Lake Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tainter Elementary
Tainter Elementary is a public elementary school in Rice Lake, WI, part of Rice Lake Area School District, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tainter Elementary
What grades does Tainter Elementary serve?
Tainter Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Tainter Elementary?
Tainter Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tainter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tainter Elementary is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tainter Elementary rank in WI?
Tainter Elementary ranks #533 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Tainter Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tainter Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Tainter Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tainter Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tainter Elementary a charter school?
No, Tainter Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tainter Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tainter Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tainter Elementary?
56.3% of students at Tainter 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Barron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (715) 234-8065
- Area population (ZIP 54868)
- 16,054
- Area average commute
- 15.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 54868; 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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