Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plum City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plum City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Plum City Elementary School's student population of 89 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plum City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plum City Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plum City Elementary School's ranking?
Plum City Elementary School is ranked #982 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Plum City Elementary School?
89 students attend Plum City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Plum City Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plum City Elementary School?
Plum City Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plum City Elementary School offer ?
Plum City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plum City Elementary School part of?
Plum City Elementary School is part of Plum City School District.
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