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Waunakee Community 4k School
School · Waunakee Community School District · Waunakee, WI
A school in Waunakee, WI serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
905 Bethel Cir, Waunakee, WI 53597
- 29.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waunakee Community 4k 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waunakee), 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
$114,542
Median home value
$462,900
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53597; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Waunakee Heritage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Waunakee Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 524 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Waunakee Community School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waunakee Community 4k School is listed in Waunakee Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waunakee Community 4k School
Waunakee Community 4k School is a public school in Waunakee, WI, part of Waunakee Community School District, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 29.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,060 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waunakee Community 4k School
What grades does Waunakee Community 4k School serve?
Waunakee Community 4k School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Waunakee Community 4k School?
Waunakee Community 4k School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Community 4k School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Community 4k School is 29.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waunakee Community 4k School rank in WI?
Waunakee Community 4k School ranks #2,060 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Waunakee Community 4k School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waunakee Community 4k School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waunakee Community 4k School a charter school?
No, Waunakee Community 4k School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waunakee Community 4k School a Title I school?
No, Waunakee Community 4k School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waunakee Community 4k School?
5.9% of students at Waunakee Community 4k 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 849-2000
- Area population (ZIP 53597)
- 20,671
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 53597; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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