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#976 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 46% in state
Yahara Elementary
Elementary School · De Forest Area School District · De Forest, WI
A De Forest Area School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
234 N Lexington Pkwy, De Forest, WI 53532
- Math 59% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yahara Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Yahara 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low86/100K
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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
$110,050
Median home value
$355,700
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–3 | 1.3 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Windsor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–3 | 2.5 mi | 512 | 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.
De Forest Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yahara Elementary is listed in De Forest Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yahara Elementary
Yahara Elementary is a public elementary school in De Forest, WI, part of De Forest Area School District, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yahara Elementary
What grades does Yahara Elementary serve?
Yahara Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Yahara Elementary?
Yahara Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yahara Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yahara Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yahara Elementary rank in WI?
Yahara Elementary ranks #976 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Yahara Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yahara Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Yahara Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yahara Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Yahara Elementary a charter school?
No, Yahara Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yahara Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yahara Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yahara Elementary?
18.4% of students at Yahara 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (608) 842-6400
- Area population (ZIP 53532)
- 16,286
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 53532; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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