Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wauzeka Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wauzeka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Wauzeka Elementary School's student population of 98 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Wauzeka Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauzeka Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauzeka Elementary School's ranking?
Wauzeka Elementary School is ranked #388 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wauzeka Elementary School?
98 students attend Wauzeka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wauzeka Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wauzeka Elementary School?
Wauzeka Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wauzeka Elementary School offer ?
Wauzeka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wauzeka Elementary School part of?
Wauzeka Elementary School is part of Wauzeka-Steuben School District.
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