Waunakee Prairie Elementary

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Waunakee, WI Grades KG–04 Suburb: Large Madison, WI SchoolScore™ A+ (99.2)
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Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Waunakee, WI 53597
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ A+ (99.2)
531
Students
43.5
Teachers
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
(608)849-2200
Phone
http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us
Website

Waunakee Prairie Elementary is a public school administered by the Waunakee Community School District district in Waunakee, WISCONSIN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 531 students enrolled; a 12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Wisconsin Elementary School Average
Enrollment
531.0
State avg: 336.0
▲ 58% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
State avg: 13.6:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
5.3%
State avg: 44.1%
▼ 88% better
School Details
School Name
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
NCESSCH ID
551581001198
State School ID
WI-6181-0100
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
700 N Madison St
City
Waunakee
State
Wisconsin
ZIP Code
53597
County
Dane County
Metro Area
Madison, WI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
5502
State Leg. Upper
55027
State Leg. Lower
55081
Latitude
43.19871
Longitude
-89.45311
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
531
Total Students
👩‍🏫
43.5
Teachers FTE
📐
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
43.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)43.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 28 5.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Waunakee Community School District
LEAID
5515810
State LEA ID
WI-6181
Phone
(608)849-2000
Website
http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Waunakee
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$84,458K
Federal Revenue
$5,254K
State Revenue
$30,679K
Local Revenue
$48,525K
Total Expenditure
$79,777K
Instruction Exp.
$38,086K
Support Services
$25,614K
Other Current Exp.
$3,091K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Waunakee Prairie Elementary

1
Waunakee High
Waunakee · High
1.1 mi
2
Waunakee Middle
Waunakee · Middle
1.2 mi
3
Waunakee Community 4K School
Waunakee · Prekindergarten
1.5 mi
4
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
Waunakee · Elementary
1.8 mi
5
Waunakee Intermediate
Waunakee · Middle
1.9 mi
6
Arboretum Elementary
Waunakee · Elementary
2.4 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waunakee Prairie Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
531 students are enrolled at Waunakee Prairie Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Waunakee Prairie Elementary have?
Waunakee Prairie Elementary has 43.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Waunakee Prairie Elementary serve?
Waunakee Prairie Elementary serves grades KG through 04.
Is Waunakee Prairie Elementary a charter school?
Waunakee Prairie Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Waunakee Prairie Elementary located in?
Waunakee Prairie Elementary is located in the Madison, WI metropolitan area.
What school district does Waunakee Prairie Elementary belong to?
Waunakee Prairie Elementary is part of the Waunakee Community School District school district.
How much does Waunakee Community School District spend per student?
The Waunakee Community School District district spends approximately $150,239,171 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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