Wauwatosa STEM

(414)773-1900

www.wstem.org/

Charter School 131 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wauwatosa STEM is a specialized public school located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving students in grades K-5. The school is built upon a project-based learning model, which integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the entire curriculum. By focusing on hands-on exploration and collaborative problem-solving, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and foster a deep sense of curiosity in its students.

Beyond its core academic focus, Wauwatosa STEM emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and real-world application. Students are frequently engaged in inquiries that connect classroom concepts to local and global issues, encouraging them to become innovative thinkers and engaged citizens. The school is known for its supportive, inquiry-driven environment that prepares young learners for the demands of a 21st-century educational path.

131

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wauwatosa STEM
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	7

White
113 (86.3 %)
Two or More
7 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
5 (3.8 %)
Asian
5 (3.8 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wauwatosa School District
Phone:	(414)773-1900
Website:	http://www.wstem.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
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 20

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 23