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Park Elementary School

1209 Park St
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in WI
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Park Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#235 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
60-64%
40%
50-54%
38%
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Elementary School's ranking?
Park Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Park Elementary School often compared to?
Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middleton-cross Plains Area School District 4k, Northside Elementary School, Sauk Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
250 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Park Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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