Big Bend Elementary

Big Bend Elementary serves 488 students in prekindergarten through sixth grade in the rural community of Big Bend, Wisconsin. With 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.7 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #224 out of 2,112 Wisconsin elementary schools, placing it in the 89th percentile statewide.

Students consistently perform well on standardized assessments, with 70% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and an even stronger 72% reaching proficiency in Mathematics. Big Bend Elementary draws families from an affluent community where the median household income reaches $132,598 and the median home value is $359,500. The area's commitment to education is reflected in the 41% of residents who hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the extremely low 1.7% poverty rate indicates a stable, well-resourced community of approximately 3,621 residents.

The school sits in a peaceful rural setting near town, offering students the benefits of small-town community connections while maintaining access to quality educational resources and strong academic outcomes that reflect the supportive family environment of Waukesha County.

Located in a rural area, Big Bend Elementary 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.