Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iron River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (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 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iron River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Iron River Elementary School's student population of 101 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Iron River 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 Iron River Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#778 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iron River Elementary School's ranking?
Iron River Elementary School is ranked #778 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?
50-59% 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 Iron River Elementary School?
101 students attend Iron River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Iron River Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iron River Elementary School?
Iron River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Iron River Elementary School offer ?
Iron River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Iron River Elementary School part of?
Iron River Elementary School is part of Maple School District.
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