The Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk Elementary School is an elementary school district serving 580 children in grades K-8 living in the towns of Minocqua, Hazelhurst and Lake Tomahawk. The district encompasses 350 square miles in Oneida County and is considered part of “The Northwoods” of North Central Wisconsin.
Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Minocqua Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minocqua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Minocqua Elementary School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Minocqua Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minocqua Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#932 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Minocqua Elementary School's ranking?
Minocqua Elementary School is ranked #932 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Minocqua Elementary School often compared to?
Minocqua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School, Creative Minds by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Minocqua Elementary School?
555 students attend Minocqua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Minocqua Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minocqua Elementary School?
Minocqua Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minocqua Elementary School offer ?
Minocqua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minocqua Elementary School part of?
Minocqua Elementary School is part of Minocqua J1 School District.
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