WAUNAKEE HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Waunakee Heritage Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waunakee Community School District school district, located in Waunakee, WI with about 409 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 32 teachers, Waunakee Heritage Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Heritage Elementary School is a public school located in Waunakee, Wisconsin, serving students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Waunakee Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong community involvement and a curriculum designed to build a solid foundational education while encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academics, Heritage Elementary places a high priority on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged to grow. The school utilizes modern educational practices and resources to engage learners, often partnering with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. With its focus on character building and community spirit, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood education within the greater Waunakee area.

For more information, contact Waunakee Heritage Elementary at (608) 849-2030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597-1419
Advertisement

WAUNAKEE HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waunakee, WI with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
409
Teachers:
32.14
NSLP Status:1
No
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

* 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 409 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WAUNAKEE HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
85.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
1.0%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.