Owen-Withee Elementary

Summary:

Owen-Withee Elementary is a public elementary school serving 213 students in grades PK-5 in the Owen-Withee School District located in Owen, Wisconsin. The school has faced academic challenges, with generally below-average performance on state assessments compared to the state and nearby schools.

While the school's overall academic performance ranks in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, there are some bright spots. Owen-Withee Elementary performs better in mathematics than in English Language Arts, with 3rd graders scoring 76.92% proficient or better compared to the state average of 56.58%. Additionally, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students and English Language Learners perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin elementary schools for these subgroups. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 0% in 2018-2019 to 14.7% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Gilman Elementary, Spencer Elementary, and Thorp Elementary, which generally outperform Owen-Withee Elementary on academic measures, the school's low-SES students perform better than the low-SES students at many of the nearby schools. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate is a concern and may be an area for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 832 W 3rd St
       Owen, WI  54460


(715) 229-4488

District: Owen-Withee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
625th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,985 Help


Students who attend Owen-Withee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Owen-Withee Junior High
High:    Owen-Withee High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  216

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Owen-Withee Elementary ranks worse than 58.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.05. (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 (80.6%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owen-Withee Elementary is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Owen-Withee Elementary employs 19.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owen-Withee Elementary is $14,985.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owen-Withee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Owen-Withee Elementary 625th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Owen-Withee Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Owen-Withee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Owen-Withee School District 372nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Owen-Withee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Owen-Withee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 79.13 103rd 1021 89.9%
2009 75.76 169th 1030 83.6%
2010 75.16 181st 1045 82.7%
2011 76.99 145th 1046 86.1%
2012 73.91 188th 1045 82.0%
2013 68.15 279th 1053 73.5%
2014 65.81 336th 1061 68.3%
2015 65.15 371st 1076 65.5%
2016 47.29 629th 1075 41.5%
2017 56.21 492nd 1071 54.1%
2018 33.71 771st 1025 24.8%
2019 22.28 859th 1037 17.2%
2021 45.50 643rd 1050 38.8%
2022 42.54 698th 1067 34.6%
2023 46.38 646th 1067 39.5%
2024 50.05 625th 1061 41.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Owen-Withee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.00 92nd 248 62.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Owen-Withee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.28 572nd 721 20.7%
2019 19.77 657th 742 11.5%
2021 37.05 470th 746 37.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owen-Withee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.45 686th 854 19.7%
2019 26.65 723rd 874 17.3%
2021 49.36 419th 847 50.5%
2022 51.05 423rd 859 50.8%
2023 49.21 446th 871 48.8%
2024 66.89 214th 866 75.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Owen-Withee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.14 678th 997 32.0%
2019 26.57 809th 1002 19.3%
2021 38.59 673rd 1004 33.0%
2022 32.32 756th 1017 25.7%
2023 43.34 651st 1010 35.5%
2024 45.99 647th 1011 36.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Owen-Withee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.99 807th 997 19.1%
2019 18.95 860th 1002 14.2%
2021 54.95 494th 1003 50.7%
2022 52.76 518th 1017 49.1%
2023 48.61 590th 1011 41.6%
2024 53.44 547th 1012 45.9%
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Rank History for White students at Owen-Withee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.56 482nd 686 29.7%
2019 6.94 696th 718 3.1%
2022 32.09 523rd 704 25.7%
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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 Owen-Withee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 432 1 2 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1990 416 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 423
1991 451 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 455
1992 452 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1993 395 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 383 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 336 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1996 336 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1997 320 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 311 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 294 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2000 313 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2001 311 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 306 0 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 306 0 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 325 0 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 318 0 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 307 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 317 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2008 317 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 304 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2010 302 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2011 291 2 0 7 3 0 0 0 303
2012 285 2 0 8 3 2 0 0 300
2013 300 3 0 8 3 2 0 0 316
2014 291 2 1 9 2 3 0 0 308
2015 278 4 0 11 2 3 0 0 298
2016 266 3 1 16 3 3 0 0 292
2017 242 5 1 13 2 3 0 0 266
2018 242 5 1 20 2 2 1 0 273
2019 231 4 2 24 1 2 2 0 266
2020 217 2 1 25 1 2 3 0 251
2021 191 3 2 32 1 1 3 0 233
2022 183 2 2 28 2 1 5 0 223
2023 169 1 1 36 1 1 4 0 213
2024 174 1 2 33 2 1 3 0 216

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Owen-Withee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 27.5 15.8 21.3
1990 423 28.5 14.8 22
1991 455 28.5 15.9 14.1
1992 452 26.5 17.0 16.2
1993 396 22.7 17.4 23
1994 383 24.5 15.6 24.5
1995 337 24.9 13.5 26.1
1996 337 24.9 13.5 26.1
1997 323 22.5 14.4 24.8
1998 312 22.5 13.9 29.5
1999 296 21.5 13.8 37.5
2000 315 22.5 14.0 35.6
2001 314 25.7 12.2 37.6
2002 321 25.1 12.8 40.8
2003 321 25.1 12.8 40.8
2004 338 21.7 15.6 38.5
2005 331 24.1 13.7 n/a
2006 314 23.1 13.6 n/a
2007 325 23.1 14.1 41.8
2008 323 26.2 12.3 41.2
2009 314 25.7 12.2 43.3
2010 307 24.3 12.6 49.5
2011 303 24.8 12.1 50.5
2012 300 23.3 12.8 62
2013 316 23.6 13.3 58.5
2014 308 24.0 12.8 54.5
2015 298 n/a n/a 54.7
2016 292 23.0 12.6 54.1
2017 266 22.6 11.7 47.7
2018 273 24.2 11.2 53.1
2019 266 23.7 11.2 60.9
2020 251 22.8 10.9 61
2021 233 22.4 10.3 59.7
2022 223 25.3 8.8 56.5
2023 213 22.5 9.4 57.7
2024 216 19.2 11.2 57.9

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 Owen-Withee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 27.5 15.8 21.3
1990 423 28.5 14.8 22
1991 455 28.5 15.9 14.1
1992 452 26.5 17.0 16.2
1993 396 22.7 17.4 23
1994 383 24.5 15.6 24.5
1995 337 24.9 13.5 26.1
1996 337 24.9 13.5 26.1
1997 323 22.5 14.4 24.8
1998 312 22.5 13.9 29.5
1999 296 21.5 13.8 37.5
2000 315 22.5 14.0 35.6
2001 314 25.7 12.2 37.6
2002 321 25.1 12.8 40.8
2003 321 25.1 12.8 40.8
2004 338 21.7 15.6 38.5
2005 331 24.1 13.7 n/a
2006 314 23.1 13.6 n/a
2007 325 23.1 14.1 41.8
2008 323 26.2 12.3 41.2
2009 314 25.7 12.2 43.3
2010 307 24.3 12.6 49.5
2011 303 24.8 12.1 50.5
2012 300 23.3 12.8 62
2013 316 23.6 13.3 58.5
2014 308 24.0 12.8 54.5
2015 298 n/a n/a 54.7
2016 292 23.0 12.6 54.1
2017 266 22.6 11.7 47.7
2018 273 24.2 11.2 53.1
2019 266 23.7 11.2 60.9
2020 251 22.8 10.9 61
2021 233 22.4 10.3 59.7
2022 223 25.3 8.8 56.5
2023 213 22.5 9.4 57.7
2024 216 19.2 11.2 57.9

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 Owen-Withee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,329 (10.3%) $11,547 (89.7%) $12,876
2020 $1,444 (10.4%) $12,404 (89.6%) $13,848
2021 $2,010 (13.4%) $12,975 (86.6%) $14,985

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Owen-Withee 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 859th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 646th of 1067 Elementary schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Owen-Withee Elementary)9.431.8
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Owen-Withee School District)9.431.8
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Owen-Withee Elementary)37.577.3
 39.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Owen-Withee School District)37.577.3
 39.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Owen-Withee Elementary)12.216.7
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Owen-Withee School District)12.216.7
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Owen-Withee Elementary)2243.3
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Owen-Withee School District)2243.3
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Owen-Withee Elementary)24.453.3
 28.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Owen-Withee School District)24.453.3
 28.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Owen-Withee Elementary)26.846.7
 19.8%
   4th Grade Science (Owen-Withee School District)26.846.7
 19.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Owen-Withee Elementary)34.531.4
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Owen-Withee School District)34.531.4
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Owen-Withee Elementary)6957.1
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Owen-Withee School District)6957.1
 11.8%
   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 Students266213
 19.9%
African American41
 75%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2436
 50%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White231169
 26.8%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.9%57.7%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Owen-Withee Elementary

Students who attend Owen-Withee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Owen-Withee Junior High
High : Owen-Withee High

In the 2023-24 school year, 216 students attended Owen-Withee Elementary.

Owen-Withee Elementary ranks 625th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Owen-Withee Elementary are 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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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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