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Park Falls Elementary

Summary:

Park Falls Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Chequamegon School District in Park Falls, Wisconsin, with 280 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 720 out of 1,061 schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Falls Elementary has faced several challenges, including consistently underperforming test scores, with its 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 70.27% compared to the state average of 52.07%, but its 5th grade proficiency rates significantly lower at 34.88% compared to the state's 53.75%. The school also has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.6% to 7.8% over the past few years, and a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.29% to 60.82% in recent years. Interestingly, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 11.9 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Glidden Elementary (6 students per teacher) and Phillips Elementary (13.4 students per teacher).

Compared to the nearby Glidden Elementary and Phillips Elementary, both of which are in the same Chequamegon School District, Park Falls Elementary appears to be underperforming, with lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate. The school's performance has also been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 497 (2014-2015) and 834 (2021-2022), suggesting that the school may be struggling to maintain consistent academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 380 9th St N
       Park Falls, WI  54552-1798

(715) 762-2474

District: Chequamegon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
720th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,883 Help


Students who attend Park Falls Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chequamegon Middle
High:    Chequamegon High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Pacific Islander:
10.5%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Falls Elementary ranks worse than 67.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Pacific Islander (10.5%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Falls Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Falls Elementary is $15,883.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Falls Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Falls Elementary 720th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Park Falls Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chequamegon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chequamegon School District 301st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Falls Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Park Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 51.22 656th 1045 37.2%
2013 56.97 492nd 1053 53.3%
2014 56.39 507th 1061 52.2%
2015 59.19 497th 1076 53.8%
2016 48.67 611th 1075 43.2%
2017 41.36 704th 1071 34.3%
2018 33.22 776th 1025 24.3%
2019 37.09 736th 1037 29.0%
2021 26.45 826th 1050 21.3%
2022 28.34 834th 1067 21.8%
2023 45.89 650th 1067 39.1%
2024 40.71 720th 1061 32.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.97 140th 248 43.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.27 454th 721 37.0%
2019 46.86 355th 742 52.2%
2021 36.92 474th 746 36.5%
2022 68.04 160th 748 78.6%
2023 72.45 138th 770 82.1%
2024 24.51 639th 790 19.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.27 493rd 854 42.3%
2019 40.90 552nd 874 36.8%
2021 35.46 592nd 847 30.1%
2022 37.56 579th 859 32.6%
2023 45.15 503rd 871 42.3%
2024 40.31 567th 866 34.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 653rd 997 34.5%
2019 34.58 732nd 1002 26.9%
2021 24.43 815th 1004 18.8%
2022 21.24 851st 1017 16.3%
2023 45.62 621st 1010 38.5%
2024 51.57 576th 1011 43.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.32 813th 997 18.5%
2019 43.63 643rd 1002 35.8%
2021 29.76 770th 1003 23.2%
2022 38.11 694th 1017 31.8%
2023 47.50 603rd 1011 40.4%
2024 33.58 744th 1012 26.5%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Park Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.00 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Park Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.45 584th 686 14.9%
2021 38.06 474th 699 32.2%
2022 22.93 593rd 704 15.8%
2023 41.75 454th 715 36.5%
2024 18.50 640th 727 12.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Park Falls Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 284 3 11 6 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2011 277 0 4 4 3 0 10 0 298
2012 272 1 3 3 5 2 9 0 295
2013 276 1 6 4 5 7 8 0 307
2014 260 0 6 2 3 8 6 0 285
2015 264 0 2 4 5 7 6 0 288
2016 239 0 0 2 7 14 7 0 269
2017 205 0 2 8 5 21 6 0 247
2018 255 7 1 5 7 19 4 0 298
2019 258 8 0 9 8 20 3 0 306
2020 223 7 0 5 6 22 0 0 263
2021 198 5 0 5 6 23 8 0 245
2022 200 3 0 11 6 23 8 0 251
2023 217 4 0 14 7 28 10 0 280
2024 222 4 0 9 7 30 13 0 285

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 306 24.7 12.3 44.4
2011 298 24.0 12.4 53.4
2012 295 23.7 12.4 61.7
2013 307 23.7 12.9 59.9
2014 285 23.6 12.0 61.1
2015 288 n/a n/a 60.1
2016 269 21.0 12.8 63.2
2017 247 20.7 11.9 63.6
2018 298 23.7 12.5 59.7
2019 306 26.4 11.5 62.1
2020 263 24.1 10.8 57
2021 245 25.1 9.7 60.8
2022 251 26.3 9.5 1.2
2023 280 23.3 11.9 59.3
2024 285 21.6 13.1 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 306 24.7 12.3 44.4
2011 298 24.0 12.4 53.4
2012 295 23.7 12.4 61.7
2013 307 23.7 12.9 59.9
2014 285 23.6 12.0 61.1
2015 288 n/a n/a 60.1
2016 269 21.0 12.8 63.2
2017 247 20.7 11.9 63.6
2018 298 23.7 12.5 59.7
2019 306 26.4 11.5 62.1
2020 263 24.1 10.8 57
2021 245 25.1 9.7 60.8
2022 251 26.3 9.5 1.2
2023 280 23.3 11.9 59.3
2024 285 21.6 13.1 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Falls Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $787 (6.1%) $12,053 (93.9%) $12,839
2020 $869 (6.0%) $13,589 (94.0%) $14,458
2021 $1,478 (9.3%) $14,405 (90.7%) $15,883

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Falls Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 736th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 650th of 1067 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Falls Elementary)30.833.3
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chequamegon School District)35.633.3
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Falls Elementary)33.357.8
 24.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chequamegon School District)35.657.8
 22.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Falls Elementary)47.837.2
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chequamegon School District)47.837.2
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Falls Elementary)43.530.2
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chequamegon School District)43.530.2
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Park Falls Elementary)43.548.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Chequamegon School District)43.548.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Park Falls Elementary)43.551.2
 7.7%
   4th Grade Science (Chequamegon School District)43.551.2
 7.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Falls Elementary)3130
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chequamegon School District)3130
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Falls Elementary)43.160
 16.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chequamegon School District)43.160
 16.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students306280
 8.5%
African American84
 50%
American Indian87
 12.5%
Asian00
Hispanic914
 55.6%
Pacific Islander2028
 40%
White258217
 15.9%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%59.3%
 2.8%

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Students who attend Park Falls Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chequamegon Middle
High : Chequamegon High

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Park Falls Elementary.

Students at Park Falls Elementary are 78% White, 11% Pacific Islander, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Park Falls Elementary ranks 720th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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