Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mead Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Mead Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mead Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1488 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
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 Mead Elementary School's ranking?
Mead Elementary School is ranked #1488 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mead Elementary School?
294 students attend Mead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mead Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead Elementary School?
Mead Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mead Elementary School offer ?
Mead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mead Elementary School part of?
Mead Elementary School is part of Wisconsin Rapids School District.
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