WAUKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Waukee Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waukee Comm School District school district, located in Waukee, IA with about 753 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Waukee Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Waukee Elementary School, located at 850 6th St in Waukee, Iowa, serves as a foundational institution within the Waukee Community School District. As one of the district’s established schools, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills for students in their primary years. The school reflects the district's broader mission of providing high-quality, student-centered education designed to prepare young learners for the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly growing suburban community.
Being part of a district known for its significant expansion and commitment to innovation, Waukee Elementary benefits from strong community partnerships and a focus on integrating modern instructional practices. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum framework to ensure students build a solid academic foundation while encouraging curiosity and collaboration. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community engagement, Waukee Elementary plays a vital role in the district’s effort to create a rigorous yet inclusive educational experience for all children in the area.
For more information, contact Waukee Elementary School at (515) 987-5193 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5193
http://www.waukeeschools.org
WAUKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waukee, IA with about 753 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waukee Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 753
- Teachers:
- 44.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 753 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAUKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.