Excellent
#332 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 16% in state
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Elementary School · La Casa De Esperanza Inc · Waukesha, WI
A charter elementary school in Waukesha, WI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
- Math 32% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Casa De Esperanza Charter School 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated989/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukesha), 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
$74,596
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| White Rock CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 0.3 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| White Rock SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Hadfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
La Casa De Esperanza Inc
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is listed in La Casa De Esperanza Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is a public elementary school in Waukesha, WI, part of La Casa De Esperanza Inc, serving approximately 265 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
What grades does La Casa De Esperanza Charter School serve?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Casa De Esperanza Charter School rank in WI?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School ranks #332 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is La Casa De Esperanza Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Casa De Esperanza Charter School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is La Casa De Esperanza Charter School a charter school?
Yes, La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is La Casa De Esperanza Charter School a Title I school?
No, La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
69.8% of students at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (262) 547-0887
- Area population (ZIP 53186)
- 33,264
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 53186; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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