Drought Elementary

www.droughtschool.net

80 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Drought Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Franksville, Wisconsin, serving students in grades K–8. Operating as part of the Yorkville Joint School District, the school is known for its intimate, tight-knit community atmosphere. Its remote setting provides a quiet learning environment that emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and a focus on core academic fundamentals within a traditional rural school framework.

Because of its size, Drought Elementary is able to offer a personalized approach to education, fostering a collaborative culture between staff, students, and local families. The school prioritizes a supportive environment designed to help students transition successfully into high school. With its long-standing history in the Franksville community, the school serves as a central hub for local residents, maintaining a commitment to academic growth while preserving the values of a small-town educational experience.

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drought Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	14
Two or More	2

White
64 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (17.5 %)
Two or More
2 (2.5 %)

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:	Norway J7 School District
Phone:	(262)895-7778
Website:	http://www.droughtschool.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 8