Plover-Whiting Elementary

Stevens Point Area Public School District

www.pointschools.net

462 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Plover-Whiting Elementary School, located at 1400 Hoover Avenue in Plover, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Stevens Point Area Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its core academics, Plover-Whiting is known for fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school prioritizes creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and participate in a variety of school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on both traditional excellence and the holistic well-being of its student body, Plover-Whiting serves as a central hub for elementary education within the Plover area.

462

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plover-Whiting Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	72
Black	5
Asian	31
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
334 (72.3 %)
Hispanic
72 (15.6 %)
Asian
31 (6.7 %)
Two or More
18 (3.9 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Stevens Point Area Public School District
Phone:	(715)345-5424
Website:	http://www.pointschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 62

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 66