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Fort Winnebago Elementary School (Closed 2014)

W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fort Winnebago Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(12-13)
80-89%
48%
(12-13)
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Fort Winnebago Elementary School?
64 students attend Fort Winnebago Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fort Winnebago Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Winnebago Elementary School?
Fort Winnebago Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Winnebago Elementary School offer ?
Fort Winnebago Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fort Winnebago Elementary School part of?
Fort Winnebago Elementary School is part of Portage Community School District.

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