Portage Partnering Preschool

www.portage.k12.wi.us

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Portage Partnering Preschool, located at 2600 Woodcrest Dr in Portage, Wisconsin, is an integral part of the Portage Community School District. The program is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for young children, focusing on school readiness through play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy and numeracy skills. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the preschool aims to help children transition smoothly into their elementary school years while building confidence and a love for learning.

The preschool benefits from being part of a broader public school network, allowing for a structured curriculum that aligns with state early childhood standards. The program emphasizes collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child receives individualized attention. Through the district’s website, parents can access information regarding enrollment, program philosophy, and the resources available to help support their child’s early development within the Portage community.

148

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage Partnering Preschool
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

White
127 (85.8 %)
Hispanic
14 (9.5 %)
Black
3 (2.0 %)
Two or More
2 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Community School District
Phone:	(608)742-3715
Website:	http://www.portage.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 146

Kindergarten 2