Waunakee Heritage Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597 · Waunakee Community School District
#84 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#5582 of 50,301 nationally
About Waunakee Heritage Elementary
Waunakee Heritage Elementary is a public elementary located in Waunakee, in the Waunakee Community School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 537 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 84th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 537.
There are 7 schools in Waunakee; Waunakee Heritage Elementary ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Waunakee Heritage Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waunakee Heritage Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waunakee Intermediate
Waunakee · Public middle · Grades 5–6
661 students · 213 m away
Waunakee Middle
Waunakee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students · 1.4 km away
Waunakee High
Waunakee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students · 1.5 km away
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students · 3.0 km away
Waunakee Community 4K School
Waunakee · Public other · Grades PK–PK
249 students · 3.0 km away
Arboretum Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students · 4.4 km away
Northside Elementary
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
307 students · 7.3 km away
Lindbergh Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students · 7.7 km away
Kromrey Middle
Middleton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,230 students · 8.3 km away
Mendota Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
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539 students
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Racine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
Wrightstown Elementary
Wrightstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
540 students
Tonawanda Elementary
Elm Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Clinton Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
541 students
Garland Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waunakee Heritage Elementary a good school?
Waunakee Heritage Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #84 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 Waunakee Heritage Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Waunakee Heritage Elementary ranks #84 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #5582 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waunakee Heritage Elementary?
Waunakee Heritage Elementary had 537 students in 2025.
Is Waunakee Heritage Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Waunakee Heritage Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waunakee Heritage Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waunakee Heritage Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.