Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Door Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Door Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern Door Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Southern Door Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Door Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#199 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Southern Door Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Door Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Southern Door Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Door Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sevastopol Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Southern Door Elementary School?
467 students attend Southern Door Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southern Door Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Door Elementary School?
Southern Door Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Door Elementary School offer ?
Southern Door Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern Door Elementary School part of?
Southern Door Elementary School is part of Southern Door County School District.
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