Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hintgen 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hintgen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hintgen Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Hintgen 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 Hintgen Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1638 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
48%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
5%
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 Hintgen Elementary School's ranking?
Hintgen Elementary School is ranked #1638 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hintgen Elementary School often compared to?
Hintgen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, State Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hintgen Elementary School?
215 students attend Hintgen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hintgen Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hintgen Elementary School?
Hintgen Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hintgen Elementary School offer ?
Hintgen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hintgen Elementary School part of?
Hintgen Elementary School is part of La Crosse School District.
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