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#1035 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 49% in state
Traver Elementary
Elementary School · Linn J4 School District · Lake Geneva, WI
A Linn J4 School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
W3490 Linton Rd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Math 44% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Traver Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Traver 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,747/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Geneva), 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
$83,018
Median home value
$337,000
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Central - Denison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–3 | 3.9 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| St Francis De Sales Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Linn J4 School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,474NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Traver Elementary is listed in Linn J4 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Traver Elementary
Traver Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Geneva, WI, part of Linn J4 School District, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,035 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Traver Elementary
What grades does Traver Elementary serve?
Traver Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Traver Elementary?
Traver Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Traver Elementary is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Traver Elementary rank in WI?
Traver Elementary ranks #1,035 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Traver Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Traver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Traver Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Traver Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Traver Elementary a charter school?
No, Traver Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Traver Elementary a Title I school?
No, Traver Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Traver Elementary?
57.5% of students at Traver 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
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walworth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (262) 248-4067
- Area population (ZIP 53147)
- 18,440
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 53147; 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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