Waubesa Intermediate

www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us

489 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Waubesa Intermediate School, located in McFarland, Wisconsin, serves as a key educational bridge for students in grades 3 through 5 within the McFarland School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that focuses on the transition from foundational primary education to the more complex requirements of middle school. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, Waubesa aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps young students build confidence, collaboration skills, and a strong curiosity for learning.

The school community is highly committed to a student-centered approach, frequently utilizing the district’s resources to provide personalized learning opportunities. Through a combination of rigorous core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and a focus on community involvement, Waubesa Intermediate works to prepare its students for the academic challenges ahead. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, district news, or educational programming can access further details on the official McFarland School District website at http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us.

489

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waubesa Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	23
Black	9
Asian	20
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
399 (81.6%)
Two or More
36 (7.4%)
Hispanic
23 (4.7%)
Asian
20 (4.1%)
Black
9 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	McFarland School District
Phone:	(608)838-7667
Website:	http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 164

Grade 5 178