Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central - Denison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central - Denison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Central - Denison Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Central - Denison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central - Denison Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central - Denison Elementary School's ranking?
Central - Denison Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Central - Denison Elementary School often compared to?
Central - Denison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Central - Denison Elementary School?
548 students attend Central - Denison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Central - Denison Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central - Denison Elementary School?
Central - Denison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central - Denison Elementary School offer ?
Central - Denison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central - Denison Elementary School part of?
Central - Denison Elementary School is part of Lake Geneva J1 School District.
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