Stettin Elementary

Set in Wausau, Wisconsin, Stettin Elementary is a reasonably sized elementary school, part of Wausau School District. It works with 327 students across grades K through 5.

Wausau School District comprises 21 schools with combined enrollment of 7,738 students; Stettin Elementary is among them.

In terms of who attends, Stettin Elementary records that White students make up the majority at 69%. Beyond that, the school reports 13% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 87% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.7:1, putting Stettin Elementary higher than the state norm the norm. About 38% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

After controlling for student poverty, Stettin Elementary sits in the top 10% of Wisconsin schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 54.4%; actual is 72.7%, +18.3 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the surrounding community, Marathon County reports that median household income runs about $77,884, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across Marathon County's 52 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,592 students), Stettin Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is John Muir Middle, roughly 2.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Stettin Elementary at 1st of 9; the average score across the group is 49.6%.

Stettin Elementary operates from an inner-city location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Stettin Elementary has grew 20%, going from 273 students in 2018 to 327 in 2025. Class-load math has loosened: from 16.2:1 in 2018 to 18.9:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Stettin Elementary typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.