Wausa Elementary School

Wausa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wausa, NE, part of the WAUSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The school serves approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile among NE schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 55% proficiency in math and 48% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $84,500, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 118 students, Wausa Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Wausa Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.