The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in Math. The lowest is 68% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Winneconne Elementary
Winneconne Elementary is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade within the Winneconne Community School District. The school sits in the village of Winneconne, a small community along the Wolf River in Winnebago County, known for its tree-lined streets, historic small-town atmosphere, and access to a chain of lakes popular for fishing and recreation. The village has a compact layout where the school, public library, and municipal offices are all within easy walking distance of one another. The surrounding area is a mix of residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and some industrial activity, with the Town of Winneconne being primarily agricultural. The village population has been relatively stable in recent years, and the most notable recent infrastructure development was the replacement of the Wolf River bridge, a project that included fishing platforms and opened to traffic within the last few years. No major new housing developments have been reported, and the housing market here reflects a moderate cost of living relative to national benchmarks, with home values that have seen steady appreciation.
Academically, Winneconne Elementary performs well. On the state's Forward assessment, students in grades three through five consistently show strong proficiency in math and English language arts, with the school's overall performance across tested subjects and grades placing it in the top quartile among districts in Winnebago County. The strongest results appear in third grade, where proficiency in both math and reading is particularly high. Fifth grade also shows solid achievement. One area where a parent may want to look into further is fourth grade reading, where the proficiency rate is somewhat lower than in other grades and subjects, though still above the county median. Science and social studies results for fourth grade are similarly solid. The school had full participation on state tests, and the data reflect a single year of results without trend information, so it is not possible to say whether these scores represent a change from prior years.
The student body is large for an elementary school serving this grade band. Enrollment is concentrated in the early elementary years, with each grade from kindergarten through fifth grade having a similar number of students. The student population is predominantly white, with small shares of students identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian, or Black. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is low, which suggests a relatively economically advantaged community. Data on the number of students with individualized education plans or English learner status were not available, so it is not possible to describe the school's special education or language support programs from this information.
The Winneconne Community School District has not reported any recent major changes, such as boundary adjustments, program additions, or funding shifts, that would directly affect families at the elementary school. The school itself is a standard public elementary school with no charter or magnet designation, and it does not appear to have Title I status. No information on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, or course access was available, so those aspects of school environment cannot be characterized here.
For families considering this school, Winneconne Elementary offers a strong academic foundation in a small-town, lakeside setting. The combination of high proficiency rates, a low-poverty student body, and a stable community makes it a good fit for families who value a traditional elementary school experience with consistent academic performance. The school's size means it can offer a full range of grade-level classes while still feeling like a neighborhood school. The village itself is walkable, with a library and parks nearby, and the surrounding region provides outdoor recreation opportunities. Because the school serves only elementary grades, students will eventually move on to the district's middle and high schools, which are not covered here. A parent looking for a school with a strong academic record and a relatively homogeneous peer environment in a quiet, recreation-oriented community may find Winneconne Elementary a solid match.
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