ITHACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ithaca Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ithaca School District school district, located in Richland Center, WI with about 219 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Ithaca Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ithaca Elementary is a rural public school located in Richland Center, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Ithaca School District. The school is known for its close-knit, community-focused environment, prioritizing personalized learning and strong relationships between students, staff, and families. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate both academic growth and character development in its elementary-aged students, ensuring they have a solid foundation for their future education.

Beyond core academics, Ithaca Elementary integrates a variety of activities and resources intended to enrich the student experience and foster a sense of belonging. The school leverages its position within the Ithaca School District to maintain small class sizes and a dedicated faculty committed to addressing individual student needs. Through its educational programs and community partnerships, the school strives to prepare students to be capable, responsible citizens while maintaining the unique identity and values of the Richland Center area.

For more information, contact Ithaca Elementary at (608) 585-2311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581-6642
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ITHACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richland Center, WI with about 219 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
219
Teachers:
17.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 219 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ITHACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.