Waunakee Community School District

District Overview
Located at 905 Bethel Circle in Waunakee, Wisconsin, the Waunakee Community School District serves as an essential cornerstone of public education within the suburban expanse of the greater Madison metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district encompasses seven operational schools dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic journey for students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district serves a vibrant student body of 4,415 learners, maintaining steady enrollment across grade levels that includes over 260 pre-kindergarten children alongside consistent class cohorts averaging over 300 students per grade from early elementary through high school graduation.

Driven by a commitment to academic excellence and well-rounded student development, the district backs its learning environment with a deeply invested professional workforce. Waunakee Community School District employs over 1,330 full-time equivalent staff members, highlighted by a strong instructional foundation of more than 710 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 90 instructional aides, and over 530 dedicated support personnel. This substantial staffing footprint ensures strong classroom support, broad extracurricular offerings, and tailored student services across all seven campuses. For families, students, and educational researchers, the district stands out as a well-resourced suburban school system focused on student achievement, operational excellence, and lasting community engagement.
7
Total Schools
4,415
Total Students
713.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waunakee Community School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,593
Hispanic366
Black74
Asian156
Two or More222
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    3,593 (81.4%)
  • Hispanic
    366 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    222 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    156 (3.5%)
  • Black
    74 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Waunakee Community School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:4,415*
Teachers (FTE):713.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Waunakee Community School District
Found 7 Schools