Waukesha STEM Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186 · Waukesha School District
#195 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#9827 of 50,301 nationally
About Waukesha STEM Academy
Waukesha STEM Academy is a charter elementary located in Waukesha, in the Waukesha School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 580 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 195th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 580.
There are 24 schools in Waukesha; Waukesha STEM Academy ranks 5th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Waukesha STEM Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waukesha STEM Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
833 students · 210 m away
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
Waukesha · Charter high · Grades 9–12
112 students · 278 m away
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Waukesha · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students · 297 m away
Heyer Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 1.3 km away
Les Paul Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students · 1.7 km away
Prairie Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 2.0 km away
Hadfield Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students · 2.0 km away
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
310 students · 2.2 km away
White Rock School
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
286 students · 2.7 km away
White Rock Campus
Waukesha · Public other · Grades PK–PK
167 students · 2.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waukesha STEM Academy a good school?
Waukesha STEM Academy has a Success Index (US) of 72.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #195 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 Waukesha STEM Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Waukesha STEM Academy ranks #195 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #9827 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waukesha STEM Academy?
Waukesha STEM Academy had 580 students in 2025.
Is Waukesha STEM Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Waukesha STEM Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Waukesha STEM Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waukesha STEM Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.