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Waukesha STEM Academy

114 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI 53186Waukesha School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Charter
646
Students
Total enrolled
$14,620
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 646 students in grades PK–08 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,620 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Waukesha STEM Academy is a large elementary in Waukesha, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–08 with 646 students. The district invests $14,620 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Waukesha STEM Academy

646
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution346 male · 300 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 159 students
Student Composition
8%
71%
13%
Asian8%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551578002023

Academic Outcomes at Waukesha STEM Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 84th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53186

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,620Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,620
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,433
Student Support$2,778
Administration$1,754
Operations$2,193
Other$1,462
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,620 spent per student, an estimated $6,477 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
55%
State government
36.8%
Local (property tax)
54.8%
Federal programs
8.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rose Glen ElementaryBanting ElementarySummit View ElementaryBethesda Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Butler MiddleHorning MiddleLes Paul Middle
↓
High School
West HighNorth HighSouth HigheAchieve Academy - Wisconsin
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyWaukesha County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictWaukesha School District →
Phone: (262)970-2305
NCES ID: 551578002023
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Waukesha seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Waukesha School District
High
West High
1,194 students · 09–12
17% FRL
High
North High
1,016 students · 09–12
41% FRL
High
South High
890 students · 09–12
● 51 opp51% FRL
Mid
Butler Middle
811 students · 06–08
39% FRL
High
eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin
749 students · 06–12
● 51 opp42% FRL
Mid
Horning Middle
618 students · 06–08
● 51 opp55% FRL
Mid
Les Paul Middle
582 students · 06–08
● 51 opp35% FRL
Elem
Rose Glen Elementary
552 students · PK–05
14% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
114 S Charles St, Waukesha, WI 53186
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.