Glidden Elementary

Glidden Elementary, a rural-scale primary school in Glidden, Wisconsin, overseen by Chequamegon School District, serves 25 students, covering grades pre-K through 2. Compared to the state average of about 323 students per school, that is 92% leaner than typical.

Across the 4 schools in Chequamegon School District (639 students total), Glidden Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Glidden Elementary records that nearly all students (92%) are White; the rest looks like 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 83%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 7.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.7:1, putting Glidden Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 60% of students at Glidden Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Around the school, census data for Ashland County shows the typical household earns roughly $62,462 per year, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Ashland County's 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,352 students), Glidden Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Chequamegon Middle, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Glidden Elementary has shrank 19%, going from 31 students in 2018 to 25 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked up from 84% to 92%.

On this page, members of the Glidden Elementary community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.