Jim Falls Elementary

Summary:

Jim Falls Elementary is a public elementary school located in Jim Falls, Wisconsin, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 126 students. The school is part of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, which is ranked 212 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jim Falls Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with several grades consistently outperforming the district and state averages in the Forward Exam for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 4th and 5th-grade students achieved significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA compared to the district and state averages, and 4th-grade students had much higher proficiency rates in Mathematics. The school has also had relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some nearby schools, such as Parkview Elementary and Holcombe Elementary.

While Jim Falls Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin elementary schools, there are some potential areas for improvement. The school's ranking for female students has been higher than for male students in recent years, and its ranking for white students has been lower than its overall ranking, indicating potential achievement gaps for non-white students. However, the school generally outperforms the nearby schools in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, with the exception of Stillson Elementary, which has shown even stronger academic performance, ranking in the top 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 13643 198th St
       Jim Falls, WI  54748-1614


(715) 720-3260

District: Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
375th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,036 Help


Students who attend Jim Falls Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chippewa Falls Middle
High:    Chippewa Falls High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  117

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
Two or more races:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jim Falls Elementary ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.07. (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 Jim Falls Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jim Falls Elementary is 12.2, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jim Falls Elementary is $14,036, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jim Falls Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jim Falls Elementary 375th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Jim Falls Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District 212th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jim Falls Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jim Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 67.73 327th 1021 68.0%
2009 80.19 90th 1030 91.3%
2010 78.78 124th 1045 88.1%
2011 68.90 286th 1046 72.7%
2012 70.18 273rd 1045 73.9%
2013 63.78 367th 1053 65.1%
2014 71.98 232nd 1061 78.1%
2015 67.87 324th 1076 69.9%
2016 74.56 229th 1075 78.7%
2017 75.97 203rd 1071 81.0%
2018 79.80 145th 1025 85.9%
2019 79.16 163rd 1037 84.3%
2021 78.32 175th 1050 83.3%
2022 56.88 493rd 1067 53.8%
2023 74.12 236th 1067 77.9%
2024 67.07 375th 1061 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jim Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.12 41st 854 95.2%
2019 48.16 447th 874 48.9%
2022 53.66 378th 859 56.0%
2023 93.90 14th 871 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jim Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.71 66th 997 93.4%
2019 80.95 112th 1002 88.8%
2021 61.93 386th 1004 61.6%
2022 56.00 471st 1017 53.7%
2023 78.67 164th 1010 83.8%
2024 66.88 341st 1011 66.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Jim Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.69 259th 997 74.0%
2019 74.63 194th 1002 80.6%
2021 83.11 94th 1003 90.6%
2022 59.01 422nd 1017 58.5%
2023 66.01 331st 1011 67.3%
2024 65.30 362nd 1012 64.2%
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Rank History for White students at Jim Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.36 46th 718 93.6%
2021 67.96 196th 699 72.0%
2022 45.20 420th 704 40.3%
2023 51.40 363rd 715 49.2%
2024 55.17 336th 727 53.8%
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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 Jim Falls Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 152 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 152
1990 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1991 149 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 150
1992 150 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 151
1993 148 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 149
1994 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1995 131 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 132
1996 131 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 132
1997 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1998 119 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1999 117 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2000 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 93 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2002 101 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2003 101 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2004 105 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2005 117 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2006 137 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2007 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2008 151 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 139 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2010 143 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2011 151 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 156
2012 129 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 132
2013 142 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 148
2014 130 2 1 2 0 0 2 0 137
2015 131 2 1 2 0 0 2 0 138
2016 131 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 136
2017 140 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 144
2018 143 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 147
2019 133 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 140
2020 135 0 0 2 1 0 4 0 142
2021 132 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 134
2022 133 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 135
2023 124 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 126
2024 114 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 117

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 Jim Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 152 8.0 19.0 10.5
1990 144 5.1 28.2 18.8
1991 150 7.2 20.8 16
1992 151 7.4 20.4 18.5
1993 149 8.7 17.1 16.8
1994 141 8.6 16.4 17
1995 132 9.7 13.6 15.9
1996 132 9.7 13.6 15.9
1997 121 7.5 16.1 16.5
1998 120 7.0 17.1 15
1999 119 7.5 15.9 22.7
2000 104 7.5 13.9 21.2
2001 94 7.5 12.5 22.3
2002 102 7.0 14.6 21.6
2003 102 7.0 14.6 21.6
2004 106 8.0 13.3 19.8
2005 119 7.1 16.8 n/a
2006 138 7.8 17.7 n/a
2007 136 7.3 18.6 11.8
2008 152 8.3 18.3 18.4
2009 140 8.7 16.1 17.9
2010 146 9.9 14.7 19.2
2011 156 10.7 14.5 20.5
2012 132 9.2 14.2 24.2
2013 148 9.2 16.0 25
2014 137 8.2 16.6 36.5
2015 138 n/a n/a 34.8
2016 136 10.0 13.6 32.4
2017 144 9.1 15.7 21.5
2018 147 9.4 15.5 27.2
2019 140 10.6 13.1 27.9
2020 142 13.9 10.1 22.5
2021 134 11.0 12.1 19.4
2022 135 9.4 14.3 23
2023 126 9.6 13.0 25.4
2024 117 9.5 12.2 27.4

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 Jim Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 152 8.0 19.0 10.5
1990 144 5.1 28.2 18.8
1991 150 7.2 20.8 16
1992 151 7.4 20.4 18.5
1993 149 8.7 17.1 16.8
1994 141 8.6 16.4 17
1995 132 9.7 13.6 15.9
1996 132 9.7 13.6 15.9
1997 121 7.5 16.1 16.5
1998 120 7.0 17.1 15
1999 119 7.5 15.9 22.7
2000 104 7.5 13.9 21.2
2001 94 7.5 12.5 22.3
2002 102 7.0 14.6 21.6
2003 102 7.0 14.6 21.6
2004 106 8.0 13.3 19.8
2005 119 7.1 16.8 n/a
2006 138 7.8 17.7 n/a
2007 136 7.3 18.6 11.8
2008 152 8.3 18.3 18.4
2009 140 8.7 16.1 17.9
2010 146 9.9 14.7 19.2
2011 156 10.7 14.5 20.5
2012 132 9.2 14.2 24.2
2013 148 9.2 16.0 25
2014 137 8.2 16.6 36.5
2015 138 n/a n/a 34.8
2016 136 10.0 13.6 32.4
2017 144 9.1 15.7 21.5
2018 147 9.4 15.5 27.2
2019 140 10.6 13.1 27.9
2020 142 13.9 10.1 22.5
2021 134 11.0 12.1 19.4
2022 135 9.4 14.3 23
2023 126 9.6 13.0 25.4
2024 117 9.5 12.2 27.4

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 Jim Falls Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $220 (1.8%) $12,172 (98.2%) $12,392
2020 $378 (2.7%) $13,603 (97.3%) $13,981
2021 $459 (3.3%) $13,577 (96.7%) $14,036

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jim Falls Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 236th of 1067 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jim Falls Elementary)63.235
 28.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)36.933.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jim Falls Elementary)84.240
 44.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)57.652.9
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jim Falls Elementary)57.755.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)5047
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jim Falls Elementary)6377.8
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)66.957.8
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Jim Falls Elementary)57.788.9
 31.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)65.966.2
 0.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Jim Falls Elementary)61.566.7
 5.1%
   4th Grade Science (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)64.453.6
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jim Falls Elementary)8158.3
 22.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)48.744.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jim Falls Elementary)66.770.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)60.664.3
 3.7%
   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 Students140126
 10%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White133124
 6.8%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%25.4%
 2.5%


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Students at Jim Falls Elementary are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 117 students attended Jim Falls Elementary.

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

Middle : Chippewa Falls Middle
High : Chippewa Falls High

Jim Falls Elementary ranks 375th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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