Spencer Elementary

www.spencer.k12.wi.us

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spencer Elementary, located in Spencer, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Spencer School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in the younger grades are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing foundational skills, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Spencer School District, which prioritizes community involvement, student achievement, and the use of technology to enhance the classroom experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to curriculum information, staff directories, and district-wide updates. As a vital part of the Spencer community, the elementary school focuses on nurturing a positive school culture that values character development alongside traditional academic rigor.

245

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spencer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Two or More	4

White
226 (92.2 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.3 %)
Two or More
4 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Spencer School District
Phone:	(715)659-4642
Website:	http://www.spencer.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 3

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 43