Arboretum Elementary

www.waunakee.k12.wi.us

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Arboretum Elementary is a public school located in Waunakee, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Waunakee Community School District. Situated at 1350 Arboretum Drive, the school provides educational services for students in the primary grade levels. It is recognized for being part of a district that emphasizes strong community engagement and a commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment aimed at meeting the diverse learning needs of its student body.

As part of the Waunakee school system, Arboretum Elementary focuses on creating a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic subjects with social and emotional development. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Waunakee Community School District, which is well-regarded for its emphasis on student achievement and parental involvement. For more detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, staff, or upcoming events, visitors can access their official website at [www.waunakee.k12.wi.us](http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us).

435

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arboretum Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	20
Black	3
Asian	21
Two or More	24

White
367 (84.4 %)
Two or More
24 (5.5 %)
Asian
21 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.6 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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)849-1800
Website:	http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 81

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 92