Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

www.waupaca.k12.wi.us

602 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary, located at 1515 Shoemaker Road in Waupaca, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Waupaca School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes core academic instruction while prioritizing the social-emotional growth of its pupils, aiming to prepare them for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Waupaca Learning Center utilizes its place within the broader district to provide resources and programs that encourage student curiosity and community involvement. The school maintains a focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience. Families interested in specific programs, current school policies, or district updates can find further information on the school’s official website at http://www.waupaca.k12.wi.us.

602

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	494
Hispanic	64
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
494 (82.1%)
Hispanic
64 (10.6%)
Two or More
30 (5.0%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waupaca School District
Phone:	(715)258-4141
Website:	http://www.waupaca.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 15

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 118