Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wittenberg 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 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wittenberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wittenberg Elementary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 24, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Wittenberg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wittenberg Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#1226 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Wittenberg Elementary School's ranking?
Wittenberg Elementary School is ranked #1226 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wittenberg Elementary School often compared to?
Wittenberg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birnamwood Elementary School, Wittenberg-birnamwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wittenberg Elementary School?
459 students attend Wittenberg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wittenberg Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wittenberg Elementary School?
Wittenberg Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wittenberg Elementary School offer ?
Wittenberg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wittenberg Elementary School part of?
Wittenberg Elementary School is part of Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District.
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