POPLAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Poplar Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Berlin School District school district, located in New Berlin, WI with about 450 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 32 teachers, Poplar Creek 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.

Poplar Creek Elementary is a public school located in New Berlin, Wisconsin, serving as part of the School District of New Berlin. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages student growth, curiosity, and community engagement. By emphasizing the district’s core values of excellence, innovation, and partnership, Poplar Creek focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for its dedication to personalized learning and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary support to meet individual needs, Poplar Creek maintains a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and science. Through active parent involvement, small class dynamics, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and contribute positively to their school community.

For more information, contact Poplar Creek Elementary at (262) 789-6520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17401 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146-2207
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POPLAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Berlin, WI with about 450 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
450
Teachers:
32.16
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:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 450 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POPLAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.9%
Hispanic/Latino
12.0%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more races
4.0%
Black or African American
1.8%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.