Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, One City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
One City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
One City Elementary School's student population of 328 students has grown by 144% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 1200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
One City 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 One City Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1861 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
65%
9%
White
9%
66%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One City Elementary School's ranking?
One City Elementary School is ranked #1861 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend One City Elementary School?
328 students attend One City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of One City Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of One City Elementary School?
One City Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does One City Elementary School offer ?
One City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is One City Elementary School part of?
One City Elementary School is part of One City Schools Inc.
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