South Elementary

Summary:

South Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hartland, Wisconsin, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 329 students. It is part of the Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District, which is ranked 16th out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 5% of Wisconsin elementary schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 105th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the state average in the Forward Exam, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. South Elementary's performance is also consistently higher than the Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District average, indicating the school is a top performer within the district.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Elementary, also part of the Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District, South Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher. The school's performance is also among the top in the region when compared to other nearby schools in different districts, such as North Lake Elementary, Richmond Elementary, and Cushing Elementary. South Elementary's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and favorable student demographics make it a standout educational institution within the Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District and the broader region.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 651 E Imperial Dr
       Hartland, WI  53029-2615


(262) 369-6720

District: Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,118 Help


Students who attend South Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Shore Middle
High:    Arrowhead High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Elementary ranks better than 90.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.92. (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 (83.4%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Elementary is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Elementary is $12,118.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Elementary 105th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See South Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District 16th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.13 125th 633 80.3%
2005 79.87 79th 632 87.5%
2006 77.87 126th 712 82.3%
2007 77.39 126th 689 81.7%
2008 69.30 291st 1021 71.5%
2009 79.48 110th 1030 89.3%
2010 71.84 241st 1045 76.9%
2011 68.12 299th 1046 71.4%
2012 74.00 184th 1045 82.4%
2013 72.56 213th 1053 79.8%
2014 62.07 403rd 1061 62.0%
2015 75.74 186th 1076 82.7%
2016 82.29 133rd 1075 87.6%
2017 86.72 77th 1071 92.8%
2018 88.09 54th 1025 94.7%
2019 87.56 54th 1037 94.8%
2021 89.42 57th 1050 94.6%
2022 88.61 56th 1067 94.8%
2023 90.95 37th 1067 96.5%
2024 83.92 105th 1061 90.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.70 16th 119 86.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.34 153rd 721 78.8%
2019 73.72 118th 742 84.1%
2021 81.86 58th 746 92.2%
2022 91.97 22nd 748 97.1%
2023 89.57 30th 770 96.1%
2024 79.01 100th 790 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.66 27th 854 96.8%
2019 81.81 64th 874 92.7%
2021 83.60 46th 847 94.6%
2022 83.97 49th 859 94.3%
2023 88.23 34th 871 96.1%
2024 74.98 129th 866 85.1%
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Rank History for Female students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.37 35th 997 96.5%
2019 86.84 50th 1002 95.0%
2021 89.71 45th 1004 95.5%
2022 88.30 55th 1017 94.6%
2023 88.64 46th 1010 95.4%
2024 82.63 90th 1011 91.1%
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Rank History for Male students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.34 90th 997 91.0%
2019 86.18 65th 1002 93.5%
2021 84.91 81st 1003 91.9%
2022 85.95 77th 1017 92.4%
2023 91.00 24th 1011 97.6%
2024 82.86 110th 1012 89.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.64 11th 274 96.0%
2022 87.38 26th 296 91.2%
2023 61.75 90th 290 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.61 74th 686 89.2%
2019 80.57 91st 718 87.3%
2021 85.86 49th 699 93.0%
2022 84.65 56th 704 92.0%
2023 88.17 36th 715 95.0%
2024 78.48 113th 727 84.5%
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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 South Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 400 n/a n/a 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 406
1990 411 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 497 0 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 536 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1993 542 2 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1994 555 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 569 4 5 2 5 n/a n/a 0 585
1996 569 4 5 2 5 n/a n/a 0 585
1997 563 5 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 580
1998 417 3 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 428
1999 436 4 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2000 403 3 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2001 370 3 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 489 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 489 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 499 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2005 480 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 500 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2007 485 9 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2008 476 7 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2009 429 5 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2010 410 7 5 8 3 n/a n/a 0 433
2011 318 6 4 10 1 1 4 0 344
2012 244 1 3 7 0 0 8 0 263
2013 233 2 2 8 0 2 9 0 256
2014 215 5 4 9 0 1 15 0 249
2015 247 8 6 11 0 0 8 0 280
2016 236 8 6 18 0 0 5 0 273
2017 242 4 8 18 0 0 4 0 276
2018 237 2 7 7 1 0 5 0 259
2019 246 1 6 11 1 1 9 0 275
2020 233 1 4 14 2 1 11 0 266
2021 270 0 3 20 0 1 13 0 307
2022 288 4 8 26 0 0 14 0 340
2023 277 3 7 27 0 0 15 0 329
2024 276 6 11 21 0 0 17 0 331

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 South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 406 21.2 19.1 2
1990 416 22.3 18.6 1
1991 509 29.2 17.4 2
1992 542 31.6 17.1 3.1
1993 553 31.7 17.4 2.7
1994 564 32.0 17.6 3.7
1995 585 32.2 18.2 4.3
1996 585 32.2 18.2 4.3
1997 580 31.6 18.4 4.1
1998 428 25.0 17.1 3
1999 448 29.1 15.4 5.8
2000 412 29.0 14.2 4.6
2001 380 25.8 14.7 5.3
2002 495 32.1 15.4 8.9
2003 495 32.1 15.4 8.9
2004 504 32.4 15.6 9.9
2005 489 31.8 15.4 n/a
2006 511 33.0 15.5 n/a
2007 506 30.8 16.4 11.5
2008 496 30.4 16.3 15.5
2009 447 24.8 18.0 17.9
2010 433 24.8 17.4 22.9
2011 344 19.4 17.7 22.1
2012 263 18.3 14.3 27.8
2013 256 13.3 19.2 25
2014 249 14.1 17.6 23.7
2015 280 n/a n/a 23.6
2016 273 17.0 16.0 26.4
2017 276 19.6 14.0 17
2018 259 19.4 13.3 12.4
2019 275 18.4 14.9 15.3
2020 266 18.8 14.1 17.3
2021 307 21.9 14.0 23.1
2022 340 20.9 16.2 20.9
2023 329 21.0 15.6 16.7
2024 331 23.8 13.8 13.3

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 South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 406 21.2 19.1 2
1990 416 22.3 18.6 1
1991 509 29.2 17.4 2
1992 542 31.6 17.1 3.1
1993 553 31.7 17.4 2.7
1994 564 32.0 17.6 3.7
1995 585 32.2 18.2 4.3
1996 585 32.2 18.2 4.3
1997 580 31.6 18.4 4.1
1998 428 25.0 17.1 3
1999 448 29.1 15.4 5.8
2000 412 29.0 14.2 4.6
2001 380 25.8 14.7 5.3
2002 495 32.1 15.4 8.9
2003 495 32.1 15.4 8.9
2004 504 32.4 15.6 9.9
2005 489 31.8 15.4 n/a
2006 511 33.0 15.5 n/a
2007 506 30.8 16.4 11.5
2008 496 30.4 16.3 15.5
2009 447 24.8 18.0 17.9
2010 433 24.8 17.4 22.9
2011 344 19.4 17.7 22.1
2012 263 18.3 14.3 27.8
2013 256 13.3 19.2 25
2014 249 14.1 17.6 23.7
2015 280 n/a n/a 23.6
2016 273 17.0 16.0 26.4
2017 276 19.6 14.0 17
2018 259 19.4 13.3 12.4
2019 275 18.4 14.9 15.3
2020 266 18.8 14.1 17.3
2021 307 21.9 14.0 23.1
2022 340 20.9 16.2 20.9
2023 329 21.0 15.6 16.7
2024 331 23.8 13.8 13.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $158 (1.3%) $12,215 (98.7%) $12,373
2020 $258 (2.1%) $12,105 (97.9%) $12,363
2021 $187 (1.5%) $11,931 (98.5%) $12,118

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South 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 54th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 37th of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary)70.565.4
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District)69.565.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)87.270.2
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District)83.270.2
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary)63.374.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District)65.574.1
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)64.466.7
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District)64.666.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (South Elementary)63.383.3
 20%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District)65.583.3
 17.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (South Elementary)78.979.6
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District)79.179.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary)65.771.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District)67.771.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)80.484.4
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District)79.884.4
 4.6%
   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 Students275329
 19.6%
African American13
 200%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic1127
 145.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White246277
 12.6%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.3%16.7%
 1.4%


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Students who attend South Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Shore Middle
High : Arrowhead High

Yes. South Elementary ranks in the top 9.9% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended South Elementary.

Students at South Elementary are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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