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Wauwatosa School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
17
Schools
6,935
Students
$15,937
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
20.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
90.8%
Graduation Rate
+4.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wauwatosa School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 6,935 students across 17 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 90.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,937 is above average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eisenhower ElementaryPK–05374
Jefferson ElementaryPK–05238
Lincoln ElementaryPK–05320
Madison ElementaryPK–05288
McKinley ElementaryPK–05395
Roosevelt ElementaryPK–05414
Underwood ElementaryPK–05336
Washington ElementaryPK–05288
Wauwatosa Montessori SchoolPK–08180
Wauwatosa STEMCharterKG–05131
Wilson ElementaryPK–05193
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Longfellow Middle06–08737
Whitman Middle06–08650
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East High09–121,067
West High09–121,050
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Vel R Phillips SchoolKG–12106
Wauwatosa Virtual AcademyCharterKG–12168
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,937+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
66%
State
26.6%
Local (property tax)
65.6%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (66%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
6,935
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.8%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.8% graduation rate — 4.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Wauwatosa School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 6,935 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wauwatosa School District?
The graduation rate is 90.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wauwatosa School District spend per student?
Wauwatosa School District spends $15,937 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wauwatosa School District?
21% of students in Wauwatosa School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wauwatosa School District?
Yes — 2 of the 17 schools in Wauwatosa School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does Wauwatosa School District serve?
Wauwatosa School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wauwatosa School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wauwatosa School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.