KETTLE MORAINE EXPLORE

Kettle Moraine Explore is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Kettle Moraine School District school district, located in Wales, WI with about 138 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 6 teachers, Kettle Moraine Explore has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Kettle Moraine Explore (KM Explore) is a distinctive multi-age charter school located in Wales, Wisconsin, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Operating under the Kettle Moraine School District, the school is built upon the principles of personalized learning, where students are given significant agency over their educational journey. Rather than following a traditional grade-level structure, KM Explore utilizes a collaborative, project-based learning model that encourages students to pursue their interests while meeting rigorous academic standards.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes the development of the "whole child," fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents within a small, tight-knit community. By integrating technology and real-world exploration into the curriculum, KM Explore aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and self-direction. It is an ideal environment for families seeking a non-traditional educational setting that prioritizes student choice, individualized goal-setting, and a hands-on approach to learning.

For more information, contact Kettle Moraine Explore at (262) 968-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.