PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pelican Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rhinelander School District school district, located in Rhinelander, WI with about 306 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 25 teachers, Pelican 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.

Pelican Elementary School, located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District of Rhinelander. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The school emphasizes core academic competencies while fostering a sense of community, aiming to prepare children for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the wider Rhinelander community, operating under the district’s mission to support student success through a variety of academic programs and extracurricular resources. By maintaining a focus on student well-being and consistent academic standards, Pelican Elementary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where families and educators collaborate to promote both social-emotional growth and academic achievement.

For more information, contact Pelican Elementary at (715) 365-9160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.