Very Good
#673 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 32% in state
Wabeno Elementary
Elementary School · Wabeno Area School District · Wabeno, WI
A Wabeno Area School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 460, Wabeno, WI 54566
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wabeno Elementary score 52% 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 25 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wabeno 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average400/100K
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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
$54,762
Median home value
$177,600
Median rent
$588/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54566; 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.
Wabeno Area School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wabeno Elementary is listed in Wabeno Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wabeno Elementary
Wabeno Elementary is a public elementary school in Wabeno, WI, part of Wabeno Area School District, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wabeno Elementary
What grades does Wabeno Elementary serve?
Wabeno Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wabeno Elementary?
Wabeno Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wabeno Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wabeno Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wabeno Elementary rank in WI?
Wabeno Elementary ranks #673 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Wabeno Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wabeno 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 Wabeno Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wabeno Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wabeno Elementary a charter school?
No, Wabeno Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wabeno Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wabeno Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wabeno Elementary?
56.6% of students at Wabeno 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
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Forest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (715) 473-3633
- Area population (ZIP 54566)
- 1,377
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 54566; 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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