Tri-County Elementary

www.tricounty.k12.wi.us

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tri-County Elementary is a public school located in Plainfield, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Tri-County Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding rural community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. As a small-town institution, it plays a central role in the local district, emphasizing community engagement and individualized attention for its student body.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community regarding district policies, school calendars, and academic resources. By operating within the broader Tri-County district framework, the elementary school works to ensure continuity in curriculum and student support services as children progress through their formative years.

265

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-County Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	71
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
190 (71.7 %)
Hispanic
71 (26.8 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tri-County Area School District
Phone:	(715)335-6366
Website:	http://www.tricounty.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 30

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 47