Waunakee Heritage Elementary

(608)849-2030

www.waunakee.k12.wi.us

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School is a public school located in Waunakee, Wisconsin, serving students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Waunakee Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong community involvement and a curriculum designed to build a solid foundational education while encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academics, Heritage Elementary places a high priority on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged to grow. The school utilizes modern educational practices and resources to engage learners, often partnering with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. With its focus on character building and community spirit, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood education within the greater Waunakee area.

537

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waunakee Heritage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	78
Black	5
Asian	11
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	2

White
405 (75.4%)
Hispanic
78 (14.5%)
Two or More
36 (6.7%)
Asian
11 (2.0%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Waunakee Community School District
Phone:	(608)849-2030
Website:	http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 13

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 106