ATWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Atwater Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shorewood School District school district, located in Shorewood, WI with about 545 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 36 teachers, Atwater Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Atwater Elementary, located in the lakeside village of Shorewood, Wisconsin, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Shorewood School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous yet supportive learning environment. It benefits from a strong sense of community engagement and a faculty dedicated to personalized instruction, aiming to cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of every child.

Beyond its core curriculum, Atwater Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates arts, physical education, and technology into the daily student experience. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Shorewood neighborhood, often leveraging local resources and partnerships to enrich its programs. With a focus on inclusivity and character development, Atwater strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, collaborative, and engaged citizens within their community and beyond.

For more information, contact Atwater Elementary at (414) 963-6962 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.