Purdy Elementary

www.fortschools.org

268 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Purdy Elementary School is located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, and serves as a key part of the School District of Fort Atkinson. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and community involvement. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Purdy Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prioritizes collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through the resources provided on their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, highlighting their ongoing initiatives, classroom activities, and commitment to excellence. As a pillar of the local Fort Atkinson community, Purdy Elementary focuses on creating a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

268

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Purdy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	50
Black	6
Two or More	6

White
206 (76.9 %)
Hispanic
50 (18.7 %)
Black
6 (2.2 %)
Two or More
6 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fort Atkinson School District
Phone:	(920)563-7822
Website:	http://www.fortschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
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

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 31