Pewaukee Lake Elementary School

436 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Pewaukee Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 748 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 66%
  • : 46%
  • : Pewaukee Lake Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pewaukee school district, covering approximately 15.5 square miles. The zone generally allows for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pewaukee Lake Elementary School's student population of 748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
748 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pewaukee Lake Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
66%
43%
(18-19)
46%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
8%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
4%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
2%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
80%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
6%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.35

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
9.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pewaukee Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Pewaukee Lake Elementary School?
748 students attend Pewaukee Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pewaukee Lake Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pewaukee Lake Elementary School?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pewaukee Lake Elementary School offer ?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pewaukee Lake Elementary School part of?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School is part of Pewaukee School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 748 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 66%
  • : 46%
  • : Pewaukee Lake Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pewaukee school district, covering approximately 15.5 square miles. The zone generally allows for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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