Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

Summary:

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is a public charter elementary school located in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, serving students from kindergarten to 8th grade with a total enrollment of 60 students. The school is part of the North Fond du Lac School District, which is ranked 390 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind consistently performs below the North Fond du Lac School District and the state of Wisconsin in terms of proficiency rates on the Forward Exam across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 12.5% to 40% in English Language Arts and 12.5% to 44.44% in Mathematics, compared to the district's 36.61% to 50% in ELA and 43.75% to 61.54% in Math. The school also has a higher percentage of white students compared to the state average and has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.8% in 2021-2022 to 10% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind spends significantly more per student than the state average, with $21,483 spent per student in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the state average of $13,389 for the same year.

When compared to nearby schools in the Fond du Lac School District, such as Lakeshore Elementary, Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's unique focus on serving students with exceptional needs may contribute to these differences, but further analysis would be needed to fully understand the factors driving these trends.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

705 Minnesota Ave
North Fond du Lac, WI 54937

(920) 266-8199

District: North Fond du Lac School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
925^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,483

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 59

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind ranks worse than 87.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind ranks worse than 75% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.27. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind has the smallest elementary school student body size in the North Fond du Lac School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (3.4%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is 14.7. 1 elementary schools in the North Fond du Lac School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is $21,483, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the North Fond du Lac School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind:

SchoolDigger ranks Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind 925^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind 481^st of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

North Fond du Lac School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Fond du Lac School District 390^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	29.73	801^st	1050	23.7%
2022	32.02	799^th	1067	25.1%
2023	17.12	907^th	1067	15.0%
2024	14.43	925^th	1061	12.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	21.49	603^rd	699	13.7%
2022	32.15	522^nd	704	25.9%
2024	4.87	715^th	727	1.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

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Rank History for all middle school students at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	53.88	287^th	613	53.2%
2022	28.14	485^th	617	21.4%
2023	59.23	240^th	640	62.5%
2024	32.27	481^st	641	25.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.32	526^th	577	8.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	42.83	235^th	397	40.8%
2023	69.47	98^th	412	76.2%
2024	16.58	361^st	407	11.3%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	37	1	1	0	1	40
2021	40	2	1	0	1	44
2022	52	2	3	0	2	59
2023	52	2	3	1	2	60
2024	55	0	1	1	2	59

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 Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	40	1.0	40.0	42.5
2021	44	1.0	44.0	45.5
2022	59	4.0	14.7	47.5
2023	60	4.0	15.0	38.3
2024	59	4.0	14.7	47.5

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 Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	40	1.0	40.0	42.5
2021	44	1.0	44.0	45.5
2022	59	4.0	14.7	47.5
2023	60	4.0	15.0	38.3
2024	59	4.0	14.7	47.5

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 Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,457 (14.3%)	$14,769 (85.7%)	$17,226
2021	$4,648 (21.6%)	$16,835 (78.4%)	$21,483

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Schools Near Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind	Public, Charter	K-8	705 Minnesota Ave	North Fond du Lac	54937	Fond du Lac County	North Fond du Lac School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 266-8199	59	4	14.7	47.5%	55 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	14.4	925^th of 1061 public elementary schools	12.8%		17.1	907^th of 1067 public elementary schools	15.0%	18		20.0	12.5	33.3	25.0	40.0		40.0	12.5	44.4	37.5	40.0	20.0	60.0	20.0	60.0	$21,483	$4,648	$16,835
Early Learning Center	Public	PK	923 Minnesota Ave	North Fond du Lac	54937	Fond du Lac County	North Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 929-3762	85	1	85.0	28.2%	61 (71.8%)	1 (1.2%)	16 (18.8%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)																	$4,914	$281	$4,633
Friendship Learning Elementary	Public	K-5	1098 Prospect Ave	North Fond du Lac	54937	Fond du Lac County	North Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 929-3757	628	44	14.1	53.0%	404 (64.3%)	13 (2.1%)	166 (26.4%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.1%)	46.4	665^th of 1061 public elementary schools	37.3%		42.5	691^st of 1067 public elementary schools	35.2%	26	41.5	51.5	43.0				50.5	62.6	50.9				57.6		53.5		$13,389	$986	$12,403
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	475 W Arndt St	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 929-2840	289	27	10.8	69.9%	84 (29.1%)	43 (14.9%)	136 (47.1%)	7 (2.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	20	886^th of 1061 public elementary schools	16.5%		14	930^th of 1067 public elementary schools	12.8%	44	29.0	37.1	39.6				34.4	29.0	31.5				42.1		31.6		$14,984	$1,376	$13,608
Evans Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	140 S Peters Ave	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 929-2828	282	24	11.6	57.4%	143 (50.7%)	25 (8.9%)	60 (21.3%)	18 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.8%)	61	471^st of 1061 public elementary schools	55.6%		66.7	346^th of 1067 public elementary schools	67.6%	125	34.1	67.7	68.3				50.0	58.8	73.2				67.7		64.7		$13,413	$816	$12,597
Early Learning in Fond du Lac	Public	PK	72 W 9th St	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 906-6500	228	9	25.3	4.8%	150 (65.8%)	24 (10.5%)	33 (14.5%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.5%)								(n/a)																	$3,798	$367	$3,431
Chegwin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	109 E Merrill Ave	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 929-2820	285	24	11.8	72.3%	115 (40.4%)	36 (12.6%)	89 (31.2%)	22 (7.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	20.6	882^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	16.9%		22.2	878^th of 1067 public elementary schools	17.7%	4	28.6	35.1	33.3				41.2	41.0	40.0				35.9		23.1		$15,731	$1,899	$13,832
Rosenow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	290 Weis Ave	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 929-2996	377	25	15.0	50.9%	264 (70.0%)	27 (7.2%)	51 (13.5%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	53	593^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	44.1%		43.1	682^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	36.1%	89	52.5	52.7	43.1				69.5	60.0	52.9				58.2		50.9		$12,478	$536	$11,942
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	396 Linden St	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 929-2880	282	27	10.4	62.4%	129 (45.7%)	31 (11.0%)	81 (28.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (13.8%)	39.5	734^th of 1061 public elementary schools	30.8%		40.2	706^th of 1067 public elementary schools	33.8%	28	36.1	46.3	52.6				55.6	46.3	42.1				53.7		46.3		$16,875	$1,462	$15,413
Lakeshore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	706 Prairie Rd	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 929-2901	368	24	15.2	17.9%	320 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.3%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	92.5	18^th of 1061 public elementary schools	98.3%		91.4	31^st of 1067 public elementary schools	97.1%	13	82.0	91.9	75.9				91.8	85.5	84.5				90.3		79.0		$10,675	$536	$10,139

Frequently Asked Questions about Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

What district is Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind in?

North Fond du Lac School District

How many students attend Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?

In the 2023-24 school year, 59 students attended Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind.

What is the racial makeup of Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?

Students at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Is Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind a good school?

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

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