Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wales Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wales Elementary serves the northeast part of Wales, WI, covering an area of approximately 22.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wales 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
Wales Elementary School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wales 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 Wales Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#104 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)6.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 Wales Elementary School's ranking?
Wales Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wales Elementary School often compared to?
Wales Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kettle Moraine Explore by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wales Elementary School?
333 students attend Wales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wales Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wales Elementary School?
Wales Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wales Elementary School offer ?
Wales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wales Elementary School part of?
Wales Elementary School is part of Kettle Moraine School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
The student to teacher ratio is DEFINITELY not 15 to 1. It's closer to 25 to 1. Great teachers and staff, just lots of classroom management issues due to large class sizes.
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