YAHARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Yahara Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the De Forest Area School District school district, located in De Forest, WI with about 361 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Yahara Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Yahara Elementary School is a public primary school located in DeForest, Wisconsin, serving as a key component of the DeForest Area School District. Situated at 234 N Lexington Pkwy, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor in core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors within the district.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By leveraging the resources of the larger DeForest school system, Yahara Elementary provides students with access to integrated technology, dedicated teaching staff, and a variety of extracurricular or support services. Through its website, the school maintains clear communication with families, emphasizing a partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to cultivate a positive and productive educational experience.

For more information, contact Yahara Elementary at (608) 842-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.