Glacier Edge Elementary

www.verona.k12.wi.us

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glacier Edge Elementary, located in Verona, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Verona Area School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school utilizes a forward-thinking curriculum designed to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to be active, curious participants in their own education.

Beyond the classroom, Glacier Edge is known for its strong sense of community and collaborative spirit. By maintaining open lines of communication between educators, families, and the wider Verona community, the school works to create a holistic educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and a commitment to personalized instruction, Glacier Edge Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, engaging space where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

477

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glacier Edge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	174
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
275 (57.8 %)
Hispanic
174 (36.6 %)
Two or More
18 (3.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Verona Area School District
Phone:	(608)497-2100
Website:	http://www.verona.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 76

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 80