Waunakee Prairie Elementary

www.waunakee.k12.wi.us

531 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Waunakee Prairie Elementary, located at 700 N Madison St in Waunakee, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Waunakee Community School District. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment tailored to elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, Prairie Elementary focuses on fostering a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its students. Through its integration with the broader Waunakee district, Prairie Elementary benefits from standardized curriculum goals, modern educational resources, and a focus on preparing students for their future academic transitions. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or district policies, the school’s official website at http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us serves as a comprehensive resource for updates, parent communication, and school-wide announcements.

531

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	33
Black	11
Asian	19
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
440 (82.9%)
Hispanic
33 (6.2%)
Two or More
27 (5.1%)
Asian
19 (3.6%)
Black
11 (2.1%)
American Indian
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:	Waunakee Community School District
Phone:	(608)849-2200
Website:	http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 109