Wisconsin Heights Elementary

www.wisheights.k12.wi.us

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Black Earth Elementary, located in Black Earth, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Wisconsin Heights School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Black Earth, benefiting from a close-knit community atmosphere. By utilizing the resources provided by the Wisconsin Heights School District, the elementary school focuses on creating a well-rounded curriculum that promotes student success through collaboration, active parent involvement, and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

376

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wisconsin Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	9
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
331 (88.0 %)
Two or More
25 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.4 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Wisconsin Heights School District
Phone:	(608)767-2251
Website:	http://www.wisheights.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 46

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55