Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten

Waupaca School District
E2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
130 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten (4K), located at 515 School St in Waupaca, Wisconsin, serves as the foundational entry point for young learners within the Waupaca School District. The program is specifically designed to provide an early educational experience that emphasizes social-emotional development, literacy, and numeracy skills through age-appropriate play and structured classroom activities. By fostering a nurturing environment, the school aims to prepare children for a successful transition into elementary school while building a sense of community among students, parents, and local educators.

As part of the broader Waupaca School District, the 4K program benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources and commitment to academic excellence. The school prioritizes active parent involvement and community partnerships to ensure a well-rounded start for all children in the area. Families interested in learning more about the curriculum, enrollment procedures, or the specific philosophy of the program can find detailed information through the district’s official website at http://www.waupaca.k12.wi.us.
130
Total Students
5.6
Full-Time Teachers
23.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    112 (86.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (5.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Waupaca School District
Phone: (715)258-4121
Website: http://www.waupaca.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 130
Gender Ratio