Very Good
#893 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 42% in state
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Elementary School · Waupaca School District · Waupaca, WI
An elementary school in Waupaca, WI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1515 Shoemaker Rd, Waupaca, WI 54981
- Math 56% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary score 54% 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 19 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Waupaca Learning Center 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,732/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waupaca), 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
$76,821
Median home value
$204,100
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54981; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Chain Exploration CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 133 | Compare → |
| Waupaca Community 4-year Old KindergartenEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | Not available | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Waupaca School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is listed in Waupaca School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is a public elementary school in Waupaca, WI, part of Waupaca School District, serving approximately 620 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #893 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
What grades does Waupaca Learning Center Elementary serve?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waupaca Learning Center Elementary rank in WI?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary ranks #893 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Waupaca Learning Center Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waupaca Learning Center Elementary a charter school?
No, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waupaca Learning Center Elementary a Title I school?
No, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
51.8% of students at Waupaca Learning Center 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Waupaca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (715) 258-4141
- Area population (ZIP 54981)
- 15,064
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 54981; 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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