Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 409 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waunakee Heritage Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #112 out of 2029 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 86% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waunakee Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Waunakee Heritage Elementary School is Waunakee High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Waunakee Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Waunakee Intermediate (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waunakee Waunakee Intermediate Math: 81% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 5-6 | 589 students10
0.1 miles
6273 Woodland Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176 0.1 5-6 589 - Waunakee Waunakee High School Math: 65% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,294 student10
0.3 miles
301 Community Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100 0.3 9-12 1,294 - Waunakee Waunakee Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 7-8 | 657 students10
0.4 miles
1001 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060 0.4 7-8 657 - Waunakee Waunakee Prairie Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 61%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-4 | 589 students10
0.9 miles
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200 0.9 PK-4 589 - Waunakee Waunakee Community 4k School Grades: PK | 262 students
1.1 miles
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2020 1.1 PK 262
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