Bethesda Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 · Waukesha School District
#471 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#19415 of 50,301 nationally
About Bethesda Elementary
Bethesda Elementary is a public elementary located in Waukesha, in the Waukesha School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 401 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 471st of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 401.
There are 24 schools in Waukesha; Bethesda Elementary ranks 12th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bethesda Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bethesda Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students · 1.9 km away
Lowell Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students · 1.9 km away
Summit View Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students · 2.6 km away
Butler Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students · 2.7 km away
Hawthorne Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 3.4 km away
Prairie Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 3.5 km away
Rose Glen Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 3.6 km away
Les Paul Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students · 3.6 km away
West High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students · 4.0 km away
Waukesha STEM Academy
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
580 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
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Green Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
La Grange Elementary
Tomah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Cambridge Elementary
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Mitchell Elementary
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403 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bethesda Elementary a good school?
Bethesda Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #471 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bethesda Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bethesda Elementary ranks #471 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #19415 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bethesda Elementary?
Bethesda Elementary had 401 students in 2025.
Is Bethesda Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Bethesda Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bethesda Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bethesda Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.