Ithaca Elementary

24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581

www.ithaca.k12.wi.us

158 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

158

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ithaca Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
149 (94.3 %)
Two or More
4 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Ithaca School District
Phone:	(608)585-2311
Website:	http://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 14

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 29