Willson Elementary

www.baraboo.k12.wi.us

284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willson Elementary School, located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District of Baraboo. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young students. The school plays a vital role in the local community, working to prepare children for their future education by focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also encouraging a culture of inclusivity and curiosity.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the broader Baraboo school district, Willson Elementary strives to implement modern pedagogical practices that meet the diverse needs of its student body. Families looking for more specific information regarding curriculum, extracurricular programs, or school policies can utilize the official district website at [www.baraboo.k12.wi.us](http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us) to connect with school administration and stay updated on local educational initiatives.

284

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	20
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	14
American Indian	10

White
226 (79.6%)
Hispanic
20 (7.0%)
Two or More
14 (4.9%)
American Indian
10 (3.5%)
Black
8 (2.8%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)

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:	Baraboo School District
Phone:	(608)355-3925
Website:	http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 36

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 49