Excellent
#139 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 7% in state
Washington Island Elementary
Elementary School · Washington Island School District · Washington Island, WI
An elementary school in Washington Island, WI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
888 Main Rd, Washington Island, WI 54246
- Math 58% vs WI 52% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Island Elementary score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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).
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Where Washington Island 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average271/100K
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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
$73,542
Median home value
$277,100
Median rent
$664/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54246; 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.
Washington Island School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Island Elementary is listed in Washington Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Island Elementary
Washington Island Elementary is a public elementary school in Washington Island, WI, part of Washington Island School District, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Island Elementary
What grades does Washington Island Elementary serve?
Washington Island Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Island Elementary?
Washington Island Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Island Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Island Elementary is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Island Elementary rank in WI?
Washington Island Elementary ranks #139 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Washington Island Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Island Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Washington Island Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Island Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Island Elementary a charter school?
No, Washington Island Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Island Elementary a Title I school?
No, Washington Island Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Door County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (920) 847-2507
- Area population (ZIP 54246)
- 784
- Area median age
- 62.8
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 54246; 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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