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#963 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 46% in state
Washington Elementary
Elementary School · Washington-caldwell School District · Waterford, WI
A Washington-caldwell School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
8937 Big Bend Rd, Waterford, WI 53185
- Math 64% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elementary score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Washington 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low75/100K
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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
$100,896
Median home value
$357,700
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington-caldwell School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elementary is listed in Washington-Caldwell School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Waterford, WI, part of Washington-caldwell School District, serving approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elementary
What grades does Washington Elementary serve?
Washington Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Elementary rank in WI?
Washington Elementary ranks #963 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Washington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Washington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Elementary a charter school?
No, Washington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Washington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary?
15.2% of students at Washington 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Racine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (262) 662-3466
- Area population (ZIP 53185)
- 18,786
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 53185; 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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