Grove Elementary

471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

www.wrps.org

178 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grove Elementary is a public school located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools (WRPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and building strong community partnerships, Grove Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their educational journey.

The school benefits from the broader resources and curricular framework of the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools system, which prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. With a dedicated staff and a focus on collaborative learning, Grove Elementary strives to create a safe, nurturing space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Parents and community members are often invited to participate in school initiatives, reflecting the district’s emphasis on home-school connection and shared educational responsibility.

178

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	24
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
109 (61.2%)
Asian
24 (13.5%)
Hispanic
23 (12.9%)
Two or More
20 (11.2%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Wisconsin Rapids School District
Phone:	(715)424-6769
Website:	http://www.wrps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 34

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 22