Wakanda Elementary

www.sdmaonline.com

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wakanda Elementary School, located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, is a primary educational institution within the School District of the Menomonie Area (SDMA). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth and student engagement. As part of a district-wide mission, the school works to prepare its young learners for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards and promotes inclusive learning opportunities.

In addition to its core academic programming, Wakanda Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and school-family partnerships. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive digital resources and administrative framework to keep parents informed and involved in their children's education. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and modern instructional practices, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both personal development and academic achievement for every student who walks through its doors.

351

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakanda Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	21
Black	6
Asian	27
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
277 (78.9%)
Asian
27 (7.7%)
Hispanic
21 (6.0%)
Two or More
18 (5.1%)
Black
6 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Menomonie Area School District
Phone:	(715)232-3898
Website:	http://www.sdmaonline.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 17

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 56