Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Poplar Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Poplar Creek Elementary serves the northern part of New Berlin, WI, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplar Creek 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
Poplar Creek Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#171 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Poplar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Poplar Creek Elementary School is ranked #171 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Poplar Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Poplar Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School, Orchard Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Poplar Creek Elementary School?
514 students attend Poplar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Poplar Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplar Creek Elementary School?
Poplar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Poplar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Poplar Creek Elementary School part of?
Poplar Creek Elementary School is part of New Berlin School District.
School Reviews
Review Poplar Creek Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
