Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wheatland Center Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheatland Center Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Burlington, WI, covering approximately 31.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheatland Center Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wheatland Center Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatland Center Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#768 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Wheatland Center Elementary School's ranking?
Wheatland Center Elementary School is ranked #768 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wheatland Center Elementary School often compared to?
Wheatland Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randall Consolidated School, Brookwood Middle School, Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wheatland Center Elementary School?
644 students attend Wheatland Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wheatland Center Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatland Center Elementary School?
Wheatland Center Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheatland Center Elementary School offer ?
Wheatland Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wheatland Center Elementary School part of?
Wheatland Center Elementary School is part of Wheatland J1 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Wheatland Center School has made great changes in the past few years. A new principal and administrator have really made the difference. WCS has SMARTboards in every classroom and mini LAPTOPS for every middle school student (grades 5 -8). Way to go WCS!
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