Very Good
#766 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 36% in state
Leap Elementary
Elementary School · Watertown Unified School District · Watertown, WI
A Watertown Unified School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
W4712 County Road O, Watertown, WI 53098
- Math 65% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leap Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Leap 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,238/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watertown), 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
$73,147
Median home value
$239,700
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Douglas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 324 | 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.
Watertown Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leap Elementary is listed in Watertown Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leap Elementary
Leap Elementary is a public elementary school in Watertown, WI, part of Watertown Unified School District, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leap Elementary
What grades does Leap Elementary serve?
Leap Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Leap Elementary?
Leap Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leap Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leap Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leap Elementary rank in WI?
Leap Elementary ranks #766 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Leap Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Leap Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Leap Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leap Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Leap Elementary a charter school?
No, Leap Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leap Elementary a Title I school?
No, Leap Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leap Elementary?
52.0% of students at Leap 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
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dodge County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (920) 925-3712
- Area population (ZIP 53098)
- 11,505
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 53098; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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