South Mountain Elementary

www.wausauschools.org

235 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Mountain Elementary, located in Wausau, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Wausau School District, serving students in the local community. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth for every student. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a focus on developing essential life skills, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational framework of the larger Wausau School District, which emphasizes community engagement, professional development for educators, and a well-rounded student experience. Families interested in the school’s current programs, academic calendar, or specific administrative policies can find comprehensive information through the official Wausau School District website. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused approach, South Mountain Elementary remains a foundational pillar for elementary education in the Wausau area.

235

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Mountain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	3
Asian	31
Two or More	12

White
189 (80.4%)
Asian
31 (13.2%)
Two or More
12 (5.1%)
Hispanic
3 (1.3%)

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:	Wausau School District
Phone:	(715)261-0235
Website:	http://www.wausauschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 37

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 41