Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary

Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
322 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton (N.O.W.) Elementary is a public school located in Ontario, Wisconsin, serving as a key educational hub for the surrounding rural communities. As part of the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while offering opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities that reflect the values and spirit of the local community.

The school operates with a commitment to providing personalized attention, often leveraging the benefits of its smaller district size to ensure students receive individualized support from dedicated faculty and staff. Through its partnership with families and the local community, N.O.W. Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success by balancing traditional curriculum with modern instructional methods. For those interested in enrollment, specific school policies, or community resources, the district maintains a centralized website at http://www.now.k12.wi.us.
322
Total Students
27.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    260 (80.7%)
  • Hispanic
    52 (16.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.6%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
  • 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: Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
Phone: (608)337-4420
Website: http://www.now.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41

* 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 33
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 45
Grade 6 39
Gender Ratio