Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Poplar Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Poplar Creek Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poplar Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar Creek Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Poplar Creek Elementary School is ranked #124 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Poplar Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Poplar Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School, Orchard Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Poplar Creek Elementary School?
476 students attend Poplar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Poplar Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Creek Elementary School?
Poplar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Poplar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplar Creek Elementary School part of?
Poplar Creek Elementary School is part of New Berlin School District.
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