South Mountain Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wausau, Wisconsin 54401 · Wausau School District
#137 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#7985 of 50,301 nationally
About South Mountain Elementary
South Mountain Elementary is a public elementary located in Wausau, in the Wausau School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 235 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 137th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 235.
There are 19 schools in Wausau; South Mountain Elementary ranks 1st of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
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 South Mountain Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Mountain Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rib Mountain Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
194 students · 2.4 km away
Rothschild Elementary
Rothschild · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 4.6 km away
G D Jones Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 4.8 km away
John Marshall Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
231 students · 4.9 km away
D C Everest Junior High
Weston · Public other · Grades 8–9
848 students · 5.3 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
204 students · 5.6 km away
John Muir Middle
Wausau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students · 6.0 km away
D C Everest High
Weston · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,335 students · 6.2 km away
D C Everest 4K Community Partnership
Weston · Public other · Grades PK–PK
236 students · 6.2 km away
Stettin Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
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235 students
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235 students
Lodi Elementary
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
234 students
Eagle Elementary
Eagle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Longfellow Elementary
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234 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Mountain Elementary a good school?
South Mountain Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #137 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 South Mountain Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
South Mountain Elementary ranks #137 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #7985 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Mountain Elementary?
South Mountain Elementary had 235 students in 2025.
Is South Mountain Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Mountain Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Mountain Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Mountain Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.