Waunakee Prairie Elementary

www.waunakee.k12.wi.us

533 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Waunakee Prairie Elementary, located at 700 N Madison St in Waunakee, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Waunakee Community School District. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment tailored to elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, Prairie Elementary focuses on fostering a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its students. Through its integration with the broader Waunakee district, Prairie Elementary benefits from standardized curriculum goals, modern educational resources, and a focus on preparing students for their future academic transitions. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or district policies, the school’s official website at http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us serves as a comprehensive resource for updates, parent communication, and school-wide announcements.

533

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	37
Black	12
Asian	15
Two or More	18

White
451 (84.6 %)
Hispanic
37 (6.9 %)
Two or More
18 (3.4 %)
Asian
15 (2.8 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)

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:	Waunakee Community School District
Phone:	(608)849-2200
Website:	http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 110

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 113