Very Good
#771 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 37% in state
Wheatland Center Elementary
Elementary School · Wheatland J1 School District · Burlington, WI
A Wheatland J1 School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6606 368th Ave, Burlington, WI 53105
- Math 61% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wheatland Center Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wheatland 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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), 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
$88,798
Median home value
$295,100
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Winkler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Riverview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 429 | 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.
Wheatland J1 School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheatland Center Elementary is listed in Wheatland J1 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheatland Center Elementary
Wheatland Center Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlington, WI, part of Wheatland J1 School District, serving approximately 624 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheatland Center Elementary
What grades does Wheatland Center Elementary serve?
Wheatland Center Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Wheatland Center Elementary?
Wheatland Center Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Center Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatland Center Elementary rank in WI?
Wheatland Center Elementary ranks #771 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Wheatland Center Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatland Center 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 Wheatland Center Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatland Center Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wheatland Center Elementary a charter school?
No, Wheatland Center Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheatland Center Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wheatland Center Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheatland Center Elementary?
35.3% of students at Wheatland 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kenosha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (262) 537-2216
- Area population (ZIP 53105)
- 29,051
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 53105; 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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