Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School's student population of 620 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School's ranking?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School often compared to?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manawa Elementary School, Iola-scandinavia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School?
620 students attend Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School offer ?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School part of?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School is part of Waupaca School District.
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