Below Average
#1656 of 2,105 schools in WI
Pewaukee Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Pewaukee School District · Pewaukee, WI
An elementary school in Pewaukee, WI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
436 Lake St, Pewaukee, WI 53072
- Math 66% proficient (2019)
- Reading 46% proficient (2019)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pewaukee Lake Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pewaukee Lake 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low67/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,434
Median home value
$424,300
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53072; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Education Leadership AcademuPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Meadowbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| St Anthony on the LakePrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Richmond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 412 | 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.
Pewaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pewaukee Lake Elementary is listed in Pewaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pewaukee Lake Elementary
Pewaukee Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Pewaukee, WI, part of Pewaukee School District, serving approximately 757 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,656 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pewaukee Lake Elementary
What grades does Pewaukee Lake Elementary serve?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Pewaukee Lake Elementary?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pewaukee Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pewaukee Lake Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pewaukee Lake Elementary rank in WI?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary ranks #1,656 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Pewaukee Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Pewaukee Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pewaukee Lake Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Pewaukee Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Pewaukee Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pewaukee Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pewaukee Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pewaukee Lake Elementary?
12.9% of students at Pewaukee Lake 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (262) 695-5054
- Area population (ZIP 53072)
- 26,652
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 53072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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