Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hadfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hadfield Elementary serves the northeast part of Waukesha, WI, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hadfield Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hadfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hadfield Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1571 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hadfield Elementary School's ranking?
Hadfield Elementary School is ranked #1571 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hadfield Elementary School often compared to?
Hadfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banting Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hadfield Elementary School?
338 students attend Hadfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hadfield Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hadfield Elementary School?
Hadfield Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hadfield Elementary School offer ?
Hadfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hadfield Elementary School part of?
Hadfield Elementary School is part of Waukesha School District.
In what neighborhood is Hadfield Elementary School located?
Hadfield Elementary School is located in the Glenwood neighborhood of Waukesha, WI.
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