Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hales Corners Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hales Corners Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hales Corners Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hales Corners Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hales Corners Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#132 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
66%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hales Corners Elementary School's ranking?
Hales Corners Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hales Corners Elementary School often compared to?
Hales Corners Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgerton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hales Corners Elementary School?
520 students attend Hales Corners Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hales Corners Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hales Corners Elementary School?
Hales Corners Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hales Corners Elementary School offer ?
Hales Corners Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Hales Corners Elementary School part of?
Hales Corners Elementary School is part of Whitnall School District.
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