Poplar Creek Elementary

17401 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146

www.nbexcellence.org

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Poplar Creek Elementary is a public school located in New Berlin, Wisconsin, serving as part of the School District of New Berlin. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages student growth, curiosity, and community engagement. By emphasizing the district’s core values of excellence, innovation, and partnership, Poplar Creek focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for its dedication to personalized learning and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary support to meet individual needs, Poplar Creek maintains a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and science. Through active parent involvement, small class dynamics, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and contribute positively to their school community.

476

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poplar Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	59
Black	5
Asian	33
Two or More	19

White
360 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
59 (12.4 %)
Asian
33 (6.9 %)
Two or More
19 (4.0 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)

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:	New Berlin School District
Phone:	(262)789-6520
Website:	http://www.nbexcellence.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 61

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 82