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#541 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 26% in state

Thorp Elementary

Elementary School · Thorp School District · Thorp, WI

An elementary school in Thorp, WI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 449, Thorp, WI 54771

  • Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$16,250
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Students at Thorp Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Thorp 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average348/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$66,955

Median home value

$178,300

Median rent

$861/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Thorp Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8PK–80.4 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Thorp School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thorp Elementary is listed in Thorp School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thorp Elementary

Thorp Elementary is a public elementary school in Thorp, WI, part of Thorp School District, serving approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thorp Elementary

What grades does Thorp Elementary serve?

Thorp Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Thorp Elementary?

Thorp Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorp Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Thorp Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thorp Elementary rank in WI?

Thorp Elementary ranks #541 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Thorp Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Thorp 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 Thorp Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thorp Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Thorp Elementary a charter school?

No, Thorp Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thorp Elementary a Title I school?

No, Thorp Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thorp Elementary?

55.6% of students at Thorp 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 – 8th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%
Area population (ZIP 54771)
4,291
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
36.8
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 54771; 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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