Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary

S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629

www.cfc.k12.wi.us

290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cochrane-Fountain City (CFC) Elementary School is located in Fountain City, Wisconsin, serving as a key component of the Cochrane-Fountain City School District. Situated along the scenic Mississippi River bluffs, the school focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their education. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster foundational skills while encouraging personal growth, social development, and a love for lifelong learning within its local community.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Buffalo County area. By leveraging its small-town setting, CFC Elementary promotes a sense of community and individualized attention, ensuring that students receive the support necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic resources, extracurricular involvement, and district-wide information regarding student development and success.

290

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	9
Black	5
Two or More	14

White
262 (90.3 %)
Two or More
14 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.1 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cochrane-Fountain City School District
Phone:	(608)687-4171
Website:	http://www.cfc.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 30