Enrollment
163
Elementary
DISTRICT 158 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARKESAN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550876001010
Markesan Primary
200 S Margaret St, Markesan, WI 53946 · (920) 398-2373 · Green Lake County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL163 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
62 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 31 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 39 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 50 | 31% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Markesan School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Markesan Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markesan Primary this school | 163 | 38.0% | N/A |
| Quest Charter School Ripon | 157 | 42.0% | 77.5% |
| Hilbert Elementary Hilbert | 177 | 40.1% | 72.1% |
| Marshfield K4 Marshfield | 158 | 35.4% | N/A |
| Markesan Intermediate Markesan | 153 | 41.2% | 57.6% |
| Argyle Elementary Argyle | 150 | 36.7% | 69.7% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Markesan Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 163 | #973 of 1,157 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.0% | #606 of 1,064 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -36.6% | #39 of 664 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
163
-30 (-16%) vs 2020
-67% since 1990-91, when it was 500
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 163 | 13.5 | 12.0:1 | 38% (62) |
| 2023-24 | 192 | 16.2 | 11.9:1 | 46% (89) |
| 2022-23 | 193 | 16.2 | 11.9:1 | 47% (91) |
| 2020-21 | 193 | 16 | 12.1:1 | 47% (91) |
| 2017-18 | 257 | 18.1 | 14.2:1 | 36% (93) |
| 2015-16 | 261 | 16 | 16.3:1 | 38% (100) |
| 2010-11 | 268 | 17 | 15.8:1 | 42% (112) |
| 2000-01 | 369 | 22 | 16.8:1 | 20% (73) |
| 1990-91 | 500 | 43 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Markesan Primary.
Since 2017-18: students down 37% (257 to 163); teachers down 25% (18.1 to 13.5).
About Markesan Primary
Markesan Primary is a low-enrollment elementary school with an address in Markesan, Wisconsin. It enrolls 163 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are pre-K through 2. It has 50% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Wisconsin (about 323).
The Markesan School District system has 4 schools and 721 students.
The share of students at Markesan Primary who are White is 85%. Other groups make up 13% Hispanic. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 27%.
Markesan Primary has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1, with 13.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 14.7:1 average for elementary schools in Wisconsin, this school's ratio is lower. The school has 38% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school's county is Green Lake County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $68,196, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. There are 10 public schools in the county, enrolling about 2,479, Markesan Primary among them.
A public school less than a tenth of a mile away, Markesan Intermediate, is the closest to Markesan Primary. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Federal enrollment counts fell from 193 (2020-21) to 163 (2024-25).
This page is set up for the Markesan Primary community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Green Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,263
Census ACS
Median income
$68,196
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,479 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Markesan School District
- Markesan HighHigh · 244 students
- Markesan MiddleMiddle · 161 students
- Markesan IntermediateElementary · 153 students
Other schools in Markesan
- Markesan HighHigh · 244 students
- Markesan MiddleMiddle · 161 students
- Markesan IntermediateElementary · 153 students
Nearby schools
- Markesan Intermediate0.0 mi · 153
- Markesan Middle0.5 mi · 161
- Markesan High0.5 mi · 244
- Green Lake Elementary10.1 mi · 137
- Green Lake High10.1 mi · 139
- Brandon Elementary10.5 mi · 95
Frequently asked questions
About Markesan PrimaryHow many students attend Markesan Primary?
Markesan Primary enrolls approximately 163 students in grades PK-02.
Is Markesan Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Markesan Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Markesan Primary have?
Markesan Primary employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.
How diverse is Markesan Primary?
Markesan Primary reports a student body of 85% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Markesan Primary?
Markesan Primary is overseen by Markesan School District in Green Lake County.
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