Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School

1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School's student population of 619 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WI)
#1074 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
38%
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32%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
n/a
9%
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White
89%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School's ranking?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School is ranked #1074 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School often compared to?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manawa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School?
619 students attend Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School offer ?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School part of?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School is part of Waupaca School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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