Stoddard Elementary

www.desoto.k12.wi.us

105 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stoddard Elementary School, located at 300 N. Cottage St. in Stoddard, Wisconsin, serves as a key academic institution within the De Soto Area School District. Nestled in a small-town community along the Mississippi River, the school focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the developmental needs of its elementary-aged students. As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes a close-knit educational experience where community involvement and personalized attention are prioritized to help children build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

The school operates under the broader mission of the De Soto Area School District, which aims to provide quality educational opportunities that prepare students for success in a global society. By integrating core curriculum standards with local community values, Stoddard Elementary strives to foster both social-emotional growth and academic excellence. Families interested in enrollment, specific school programs, or upcoming events can access further resources and contact information through the district’s official website at http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us.

105

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stoddard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

White
98 (93.3%)
Hispanic
4 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (1.9%)
Two or More
1 (1.0%)

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:	De Soto Area School District
Phone:	(608)457-2101
Website:	http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 16

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 15