Yahara Elementary

234 N Lexington Pkwy
De Forest, WI 53532

www.deforest.k12.wi.us

354 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Yahara Elementary School is a public primary school located in DeForest, Wisconsin, serving as a key component of the DeForest Area School District. Situated at 234 N Lexington Pkwy, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor in core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors within the district.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By leveraging the resources of the larger DeForest school system, Yahara Elementary provides students with access to integrated technology, dedicated teaching staff, and a variety of extracurricular or support services. Through its website, the school maintains clear communication with families, emphasizing a partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to cultivate a positive and productive educational experience.

354

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yahara Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	34
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
290 (81.9 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.6 %)
Two or More
17 (4.8 %)
Black
8 (2.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	De Forest Area School District
Phone:	(608)842-6400
Website:	http://www.deforest.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 83