Pelican Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501 · Rhinelander School District
#772 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#30576 of 50,301 nationally
About Pelican Elementary
Pelican Elementary is a public elementary located in Rhinelander, in the Rhinelander School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 263 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 772nd of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 263.
There are 6 schools in Rhinelander; Pelican Elementary ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pelican Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pelican Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James Williams Middle
Rhinelander · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students · 3.2 km away
Rhinelander High
Rhinelander · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students · 3.6 km away
Central Elementary
Rhinelander · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students · 3.8 km away
Crescent Elementary
Rhinelander · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Galesville Elementary
Galesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Greenland Elementary
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263 students
Willow Glen Primary School
Saint Francis · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
263 students
Lakewood Elementary
Twin Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
263 students
Horizons Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Howard Elementary
Green Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pelican Elementary a good school?
Pelican Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 42.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #772 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pelican Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Pelican Elementary ranks #772 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #30576 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pelican Elementary?
Pelican Elementary had 263 students in 2025.
Is Pelican Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Pelican Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pelican Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Pelican Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.