Tainter Elementary

www.ricelake.k12.wi.us

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Tainter Elementary, located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Rice Lake Area School District. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The facility is committed to providing a strong foundation in core academic subjects while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond academics, Tainter Elementary emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families. By utilizing the resources of the larger Rice Lake Area School District, the school integrates modern teaching practices and extracurricular opportunities to engage young learners. Their mission focuses on cultivating a safe and nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.

445

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tainter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	19
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
384 (86.3%)
Two or More
35 (7.9%)
Hispanic
19 (4.3%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Rice Lake Area School District
Phone:	(715)234-8065
Website:	http://www.ricelake.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 63

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 82