Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School

1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 615 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 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 11% 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-4
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#537 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
89%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School's ranking?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School is ranked #537 out of 1,991 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
615 students attend Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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