FONTANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fontana Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fontana J8 School District school district, located in Fontana, WI with about 247 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 22 teachers, Fontana Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Fontana Elementary School, located in the village of Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, serves as a community-focused educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in preschool through eighth grade. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, small-town learning environment where students benefit from individualized attention and a curriculum designed to prepare them for secondary education and beyond. By emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and character development, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Fontana Elementary encourages active participation in extracurricular activities and community engagement, helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application. The school’s administration and faculty place a high priority on collaborative partnerships with families, ensuring that parents are involved in the educational journey of their children. Through its commitment to a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking campus culture, Fontana Elementary remains a central hub for childhood development in the Geneva Lake area.

For more information, contact Fontana Elementary at (262) 275-6881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.