Excellent
#151 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 7% in state
Edgerton Elementary
Elementary School · Whitnall School District · Hales Corners, WI
A Whitnall School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5145 S 116th St, Hales Corners, WI 53130
- Math 67% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edgerton Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Edgerton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated745/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hales Corners), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,806
Median home value
$290,400
Median rent
$1,274/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core4Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK | 0.0 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Messiah Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Journeys Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Hales Corners ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 509 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Whitnall School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,630NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgerton Elementary is listed in Whitnall School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgerton Elementary
Edgerton Elementary is a public elementary school in Hales Corners, WI, part of Whitnall School District, serving approximately 376 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgerton Elementary
What grades does Edgerton Elementary serve?
Edgerton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Edgerton Elementary?
Edgerton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgerton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgerton Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgerton Elementary rank in WI?
Edgerton Elementary ranks #151 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Edgerton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgerton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edgerton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgerton Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edgerton Elementary a charter school?
No, Edgerton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgerton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Edgerton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgerton Elementary?
27.9% of students at Edgerton Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (414) 525-8900
- Area population (ZIP 53130)
- 7,647
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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