Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colby 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colby Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Colby 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 Colby Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1044 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Colby Elementary School's ranking?
Colby Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Colby Elementary School often compared to?
Colby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbotsford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Colby Elementary School?
343 students attend Colby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Colby Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colby Elementary School?
Colby Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colby Elementary School offer ?
Colby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colby Elementary School part of?
Colby Elementary School is part of Colby School District.
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