Excellent
#381 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 18% in state
Trempealeau Elementary
Elementary School · Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau School District · Trempealeau, WI
A Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 277, Trempealeau, WI 54661
- Math 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trempealeau Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Trempealeau 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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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
$76,232
Median home value
$252,000
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ettrick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 115 | Compare → |
| Galesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 260 | 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.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trempealeau Elementary is listed in Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trempealeau Elementary
Trempealeau Elementary is a public elementary school in Trempealeau, WI, part of Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau School District, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trempealeau Elementary
What grades does Trempealeau Elementary serve?
Trempealeau Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Trempealeau Elementary?
Trempealeau Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trempealeau Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trempealeau Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trempealeau Elementary rank in WI?
Trempealeau Elementary ranks #381 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Trempealeau Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Trempealeau Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Trempealeau Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trempealeau Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Trempealeau Elementary a charter school?
No, Trempealeau Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trempealeau Elementary a Title I school?
No, Trempealeau Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trempealeau Elementary?
24.7% of students at Trempealeau 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
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Trempealeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (608) 534-6394
- Area population (ZIP 54661)
- 3,788
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 54661; 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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