Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Badger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Badger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Badger Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Badger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Badger Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
11%
9%
White
42%
66%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Appleton Area School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Badger Elementary School's ranking?
Badger Elementary School is ranked #1198 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Badger Elementary School?
258 students attend Badger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Badger Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Badger Elementary School?
Badger Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Badger Elementary School offer ?
Badger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Badger Elementary School part of?
Badger Elementary School is part of Appleton Area School District.
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