Schurz Elementary

www.watertown.k12.wi.us

244 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Schurz Elementary, located at 1508 Neenah St in Watertown, Wisconsin, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Watertown Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By providing a foundational curriculum, Schurz Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a close connection with families and the surrounding community.

The school operates under the mission of the Watertown Unified School District, which focuses on empowering students to reach their full potential through high-quality instruction and a collaborative culture. As an integral part of the city's educational landscape, Schurz Elementary utilizes various resources and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, curriculum goals, and administrative information by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.watertown.k12.wi.us.

244

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schurz Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	132
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
132 (54.1 %)
White
90 (36.9 %)
Two or More
10 (4.1 %)
Black
8 (3.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Watertown Unified School District
Phone:	(920)262-1485
Website:	http://www.watertown.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 40

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 43