Shapiro STEM Academy

www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us

202 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shapiro STEM Academy, located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a specialized elementary school within the Oshkosh Area School District that focuses on an integrated curriculum centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to foster a project-based learning environment where students engage in hands-on exploration and critical thinking. By emphasizing inquiry-based instruction, Shapiro aims to equip students with the problem-solving skills and technical literacy necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.

The academy places a high value on collaborative learning and the development of 21st-century skills such as innovation and digital fluency. Beyond the core STEM subjects, the school maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, encouraging children to take ownership of their learning through real-world applications and creative design challenges. As part of the Oshkosh public school system, Shapiro STEM Academy serves as an educational hub for families seeking a focused, technology-enriched approach to elementary education.

202

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shapiro STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	16
Black	8
Asian	11
Two or More	21

White
146 (72.3 %)
Two or More
21 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
16 (7.9 %)
Asian
11 (5.4 %)
Black
8 (4.0 %)

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:	Oshkosh Area School District
Phone:	(920)424-0164
Website:	http://www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
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

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shapiro STEM Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shapiro STEM Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	118	58.4%
Male	84	41.6%

Elementary School 2nd - 5th