Wales Elementary

www.kmsd.edu/domain/11

333 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wales Elementary School, located in Wales, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Kettle Moraine School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the development of the "whole child." Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous educational standards while providing students with opportunities for personalized learning and extracurricular involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and the collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and students. By leveraging the resources of the Kettle Moraine district, Wales Elementary focuses on preparing its students for future success through innovative teaching practices, a commitment to character development, and a focus on essential 21st-century skills. The school’s environment is intentionally structured to encourage curiosity, inclusivity, and a lifelong passion for learning.

333

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wales Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Two or More	20

White
285 (85.6%)
Hispanic
26 (7.8%)
Two or More
20 (6.0%)
Black
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:	Kettle Moraine School District
Phone:	(262)968-6400
Website:	http://www.kmsd.edu/domain/11
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 31

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 58