Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Summary:

Waunakee Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Waunakee Community School District, which is ranked 29 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. With 547 students, the school has consistently performed well on the Forward Exam, often exceeding state and district averages in academic proficiency.

Waunakee Heritage Elementary's student population is diverse, with 16.8% Hispanic students and 5.1% English Language Learners. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are disparities among student subgroups, with Hispanic, special education, and low-income students lagging behind their peers. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 3.1% in 2018-2019 to 10.4% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, Waunakee Heritage Elementary's performance is generally stronger than schools in the De Forest Area School District and Madison Metropolitan School District, particularly those serving higher-need student populations. However, within the Waunakee Community School District, the school's performance is lower than that of Arboretum Elementary and Waunakee Prairie Elementary, which are also highly ranked schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 501 South St
       Waunakee, WI  53597-1419


(608) 849-2030

District: Waunakee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,784 Help


Students who attend Waunakee Heritage Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Waunakee Intermediate
    Waunakee Middle
High:    Waunakee High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  575

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waunakee Heritage Elementary ranks better than 76% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Waunakee Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Waunakee Heritage Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waunakee Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Waunakee Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waunakee Heritage Elementary is 11.7, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Waunakee Community School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waunakee Heritage Elementary is $13,784, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Waunakee Community School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waunakee Heritage Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waunakee Heritage Elementary 255th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Waunakee Heritage Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Waunakee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waunakee Community School District 29th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waunakee Heritage Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.09 70th 633 88.9%
2005 85.38 25th 632 96.0%
2006 80.78 88th 712 87.6%
2007 86.05 28th 689 95.9%
2008 80.85 76th 1021 92.6%
2009 69.23 289th 1030 71.9%
2010 71.90 238th 1045 77.2%
2011 53.17 611th 1046 41.6%
2012 79.55 82nd 1045 92.2%
2013 71.56 229th 1053 78.3%
2014 79.48 134th 1061 87.4%
2015 76.99 163rd 1076 84.9%
2016 66.85 336th 1075 68.7%
2017 88.32 61st 1071 94.3%
2018 86.17 79th 1025 92.3%
2019 79.48 158th 1037 84.8%
2021 72.37 252nd 1050 76.0%
2022 65.55 355th 1067 66.7%
2023 74.95 221st 1067 79.3%
2024 73.79 255th 1061 76.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.63 111th 249 55.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.94 129th 742 82.6%
2021 78.23 82nd 746 89.0%
2022 43.18 409th 748 45.3%
2023 78.77 83rd 770 89.2%
2024 57.54 282nd 790 64.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.51 432nd 854 49.4%
2019 22.70 767th 874 12.2%
2021 56.77 314th 847 62.9%
2022 15.68 791st 859 7.9%
2023 19.54 781st 871 10.3%
2024 31.40 656th 866 24.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.87 52nd 997 94.8%
2019 77.87 166th 1002 83.4%
2021 78.54 155th 1004 84.6%
2022 79.03 150th 1017 85.3%
2023 75.07 212th 1010 79.0%
2024 71.51 269th 1011 73.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.61 99th 997 90.1%
2019 78.45 154th 1002 84.6%
2021 63.33 360th 1003 64.1%
2022 52.59 521st 1017 48.8%
2023 72.99 238th 1011 76.5%
2024 72.68 253rd 1012 75.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.52 42nd 266 84.2%
2021 43.89 140th 274 48.9%
2022 49.51 131st 296 55.7%
2023 41.43 163rd 290 43.8%
2024 54.16 130th 331 60.7%
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Rank History for White students at Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.25 58th 686 91.5%
2019 76.45 121st 718 83.1%
2021 69.15 186th 699 73.4%
2022 62.72 246th 704 65.1%
2023 66.59 204th 715 71.5%
2024 67.23 224th 727 69.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Waunakee Heritage Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 470 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 505 4 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 515
1995 554 5 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 573
1996 554 5 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 573
1997 398 1 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 405 1 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 412 0 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2000 430 0 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 441 5 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 461 5 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 461 5 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 452 5 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 485 5 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 479 9 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 291 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2008 304 6 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 280 8 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2010 278 10 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2011 300 15 1 9 0 0 1 0 326
2012 292 11 0 14 0 0 5 0 322
2013 290 11 0 17 1 0 9 0 328
2014 275 14 1 18 0 0 8 0 316
2015 284 11 4 11 0 0 9 0 319
2016 290 10 1 18 0 0 9 0 328
2017 330 14 1 20 0 0 12 0 377
2018 351 10 4 28 0 0 16 0 409
2019 389 10 12 31 1 0 16 0 459
2020 404 10 13 32 1 0 15 0 475
2021 391 9 17 35 0 0 20 0 472
2022 415 12 19 48 0 0 31 0 525
2023 443 6 14 56 0 0 28 0 547
2024 448 6 13 73 0 2 33 0 575

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waunakee Heritage Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 475 23.0 20.7 2.7
1994 515 22.9 22.5 2.9
1995 573 26.6 21.5 2.4
1996 573 26.6 21.5 2.4
1997 410 24.2 16.9 2.2
1998 420 25.4 16.5 1.9
1999 425 23.9 17.8 3.1
2000 445 27.1 16.4 2.9
2001 456 31.1 14.7 3.1
2002 478 33.7 14.2 3.6
2003 478 33.7 14.2 3.6
2004 466 31.6 14.7 4.1
2005 499 33.3 15.0 n/a
2006 504 33.8 14.9 n/a
2007 303 23.5 12.9 12.2
2008 318 22.1 14.4 12.9
2009 299 24.1 12.4 15.7
2010 297 25.5 11.6 16.2
2011 326 24.4 13.3 18.7
2012 322 22.4 14.3 20.5
2013 328 22.0 14.9 26.5
2014 316 24.0 13.1 27.2
2015 319 n/a n/a 26
2016 328 25.0 13.1 26.8
2017 377 29.2 12.8 17
2018 409 32.1 12.7 14.2
2019 459 32.6 14.0 13.7
2020 475 33.6 14.1 14.9
2021 472 40.1 11.7 14
2022 525 45.0 11.6 11.2
2023 547 45.2 12.0 10.2
2024 575 49.1 11.7 12.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waunakee Heritage Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 475 23.0 20.7 2.7
1994 515 22.9 22.5 2.9
1995 573 26.6 21.5 2.4
1996 573 26.6 21.5 2.4
1997 410 24.2 16.9 2.2
1998 420 25.4 16.5 1.9
1999 425 23.9 17.8 3.1
2000 445 27.1 16.4 2.9
2001 456 31.1 14.7 3.1
2002 478 33.7 14.2 3.6
2003 478 33.7 14.2 3.6
2004 466 31.6 14.7 4.1
2005 499 33.3 15.0 n/a
2006 504 33.8 14.9 n/a
2007 303 23.5 12.9 12.2
2008 318 22.1 14.4 12.9
2009 299 24.1 12.4 15.7
2010 297 25.5 11.6 16.2
2011 326 24.4 13.3 18.7
2012 322 22.4 14.3 20.5
2013 328 22.0 14.9 26.5
2014 316 24.0 13.1 27.2
2015 319 n/a n/a 26
2016 328 25.0 13.1 26.8
2017 377 29.2 12.8 17
2018 409 32.1 12.7 14.2
2019 459 32.6 14.0 13.7
2020 475 33.6 14.1 14.9
2021 472 40.1 11.7 14
2022 525 45.0 11.6 11.2
2023 547 45.2 12.0 10.2
2024 575 49.1 11.7 12.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waunakee Heritage Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $380 (3.1%) $11,765 (96.9%) $12,144
2020 $304 (2.4%) $12,314 (97.6%) $12,618
2021 $322 (2.3%) $13,462 (97.7%) $13,784

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waunakee Heritage Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 158th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 221st of 1067 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waunakee Heritage Elementary)49.350
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waunakee Community School District)56.157.5
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waunakee Heritage Elementary)61.255.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waunakee Community School District)75.166.5
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waunakee Heritage Elementary)62.263.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waunakee Community School District)66.763.2
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waunakee Heritage Elementary)70.466
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waunakee Community School District)79.969.7
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Waunakee Heritage Elementary)68.470
 1.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Waunakee Community School District)70.379.8
 9.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Waunakee Heritage Elementary)72.563
 9.4%
   4th Grade Science (Waunakee Community School District)74.367.7
 6.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459547
 19.2%
African American106
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1214
 16.7%
Hispanic3156
 80.6%
Pacific Islander00
White389443
 13.9%
Two or More Races1628
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.7%10.2%
 3.5%


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Students at Waunakee Heritage Elementary are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Waunakee Heritage Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waunakee Intermediate
Middle : Waunakee Middle
High : Waunakee High

In the 2023-24 school year, 575 students attended Waunakee Heritage Elementary.

Waunakee Heritage Elementary ranks 255th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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