Atwater Elementary

www.shorewoodschools.org

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Atwater Elementary, located in the lakeside village of Shorewood, Wisconsin, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Shorewood School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous yet supportive learning environment. It benefits from a strong sense of community engagement and a faculty dedicated to personalized instruction, aiming to cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of every child.

Beyond its core curriculum, Atwater Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates arts, physical education, and technology into the daily student experience. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Shorewood neighborhood, often leveraging local resources and partnerships to enrich its programs. With a focus on inclusivity and character development, Atwater strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, collaborative, and engaged citizens within their community and beyond.

478

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atwater Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	40
Black	48
Asian	32
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
316 (66.1 %)
Black
48 (10.0 %)
Two or More
41 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
40 (8.4 %)
Asian
32 (6.7 %)
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:	Shorewood School District
Phone:	(414)963-6962
Website:	http://www.shorewoodschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 54

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Atwater Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Atwater Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	50%
Male	239	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Lake Bluff Elementary

Shorewood School District

508 Students

1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Shorewood, WI 53211 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th