Very Good
#637 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 30% in state
Unity Elementary
Elementary School · Unity School District · Balsam Lake, WI
An elementary school in Balsam Lake, WI where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1908 150th St Hwy 46 N, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
- Math 52% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
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Students at Unity Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
59.6%
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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Where Unity 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average342/100K
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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
$66,842
Median home value
$258,000
Median rent
$1,047/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Unity School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Unity Elementary is listed in Unity School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unity Elementary
Unity Elementary is a public elementary school in Balsam Lake, WI, part of Unity School District, serving approximately 389 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unity Elementary
What grades does Unity Elementary serve?
Unity Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Unity Elementary?
Unity Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Unity Elementary rank in WI?
Unity Elementary ranks #637 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Unity Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Unity Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Unity Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unity Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Unity Elementary a charter school?
No, Unity Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Unity Elementary a Title I school?
No, Unity Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Unity Elementary?
59.6% of students at Unity 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (715) 825-2101
- Area population (ZIP 54810)
- 2,911
- Area average commute
- 33.8 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 54810; 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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