Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Summary:

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is a public elementary school in Waupaca, Wisconsin, serving 615 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Waupaca School District, which is ranked 127 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary has shown mixed academic performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 334 and 702 out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd and 4th-grade students performed better than the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 49.23% to 67.23%. However, the school's performance in Social Studies and Science for 4th-grade students is slightly lower than the district and state averages. The school has also experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.5% in 2020-2021 to 14.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Chain Exploration Center.

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary has demonstrated strengths in supporting English Language Learner students, who have performed exceptionally well, with the school ranking 61 out of 269 Wisconsin elementary schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024. However, the school faces challenges in addressing equity gaps, as it has shown disparities in performance between different student subgroups, such as lower performance among male students, students with special education needs, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Comparing the school's performance to nearby schools, such as Readfield Elementary and Parkview Elementary, provides valuable insights for identifying best practices and areas for targeted interventions to support student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1515 Shoemaker Rd
       Waupaca, WI  54981-2093


(715) 258-4141

District: Waupaca School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
596th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,301 Help


Students who attend Waupaca Learning Center Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Waupaca Middle
High:    Waupaca High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  615

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waupaca Learning Center Elementary ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Waupaca Learning Center Elementary employs 58.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is $15,301.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waupaca Learning Center Elementary 596th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Waupaca Learning Center Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Waupaca School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waupaca School District 127th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.36 282nd 633 55.5%
2005 64.00 285th 632 54.9%
2006 69.04 245th 712 65.6%
2007 70.14 218th 689 68.4%
2008 62.92 420th 1021 58.9%
2009 63.68 419th 1030 59.3%
2010 70.94 258th 1045 75.3%
2011 70.92 247th 1046 76.4%
2012 67.91 326th 1045 68.8%
2013 59.22 439th 1053 58.3%
2014 62.21 399th 1061 62.4%
2015 68.15 318th 1076 70.4%
2016 70.91 275th 1075 74.4%
2017 72.45 255th 1071 76.2%
2018 58.56 445th 1025 56.6%
2019 52.49 537th 1037 48.2%
2021 40.26 702nd 1050 33.1%
2022 66.76 334th 1067 68.7%
2023 63.28 408th 1067 61.8%
2024 52.78 596th 1061 43.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.15 61st 269 77.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.12 257th 721 64.4%
2019 51.79 307th 742 58.6%
2021 21.42 638th 746 14.5%
2022 51.25 312th 748 58.3%
2023 47.15 378th 770 50.9%
2024 47.65 391st 790 50.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.98 460th 854 46.1%
2019 53.66 375th 874 57.1%
2021 29.26 659th 847 22.2%
2022 61.74 280th 859 67.4%
2023 56.27 354th 871 59.4%
2024 50.30 444th 866 48.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.09 401st 997 59.8%
2019 49.27 574th 1002 42.7%
2021 41.34 650th 1004 35.3%
2022 66.05 329th 1017 67.6%
2023 65.47 345th 1010 65.8%
2024 56.83 495th 1011 51.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.39 436th 997 56.3%
2019 56.21 458th 1002 54.3%
2021 40.73 665th 1003 33.7%
2022 66.20 320th 1017 68.5%
2023 60.58 420th 1011 58.5%
2024 48.92 598th 1012 40.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.10 161st 266 39.5%
2024 57.34 118th 331 64.4%
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Rank History for White students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.07 431st 686 37.2%
2019 38.75 487th 718 32.2%
2021 21.61 602nd 699 13.9%
2022 48.53 394th 704 44.0%
2023 46.28 419th 715 41.4%
2024 34.21 533rd 727 26.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 597 3 1 14 11 n/a n/a 0 626
1998 621 0 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1999 604 0 1 19 8 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 592 2 1 24 10 n/a n/a 0 629
2001 656 3 12 35 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2002 811 9 3 41 11 n/a n/a 0 875
2003 811 9 3 41 11 n/a n/a 0 875
2004 735 10 2 33 8 n/a n/a 0 788
2005 688 7 1 31 8 n/a n/a 0 735
2006 774 5 4 31 8 n/a n/a 0 822
2007 765 8 5 34 7 n/a n/a 0 819
2008 734 10 7 36 5 n/a n/a 0 792
2009 761 8 6 36 3 n/a n/a 0 814
2010 759 13 5 41 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2011 728 9 5 39 1 0 12 0 794
2012 750 4 3 44 2 1 13 0 817
2013 641 3 3 29 1 0 15 0 692
2014 640 3 7 33 1 0 13 0 697
2015 596 5 7 40 2 0 12 0 662
2016 598 6 7 28 1 0 13 0 653
2017 633 9 9 35 4 0 9 0 699
2018 574 9 9 32 4 0 8 0 636
2019 522 2 8 33 2 0 10 0 577
2020 551 5 6 32 1 1 12 0 608
2021 565 0 5 37 1 1 18 0 627
2022 548 0 4 40 1 0 26 0 619
2023 544 0 2 38 1 0 30 0 615

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 626 33.6 18.6 13.9
1998 648 33.5 19.3 11.6
1999 632 40.0 15.8 21.7
2000 629 41.7 15.1 18.9
2001 706 46.4 15.2 20.3
2002 875 63.6 13.8 25.6
2003 875 63.6 13.8 25.6
2004 788 61.7 12.8 26.9
2005 735 62.5 11.8 n/a
2006 822 62.3 13.2 n/a
2007 819 63.3 12.9 33.9
2008 792 62.0 12.8 36.6
2009 814 62.1 13.1 36.9
2010 820 47.1 17.3 39.4
2011 794 46.4 17.1 40.7
2012 817 44.8 18.2 44.8
2013 692 53.7 12.8 43.8
2014 697 58.8 11.8 46.3
2015 662 n/a n/a 43.4
2016 653 60.0 10.8 44.1
2017 699 58.2 11.9 44.1
2018 636 59.3 10.7 46.4
2019 577 54.3 10.6 43.5
2020 608 54.5 11.1 46.7
2021 627 58.5 10.7 48
2022 619 59.1 10.4 48.8
2023 615 58.2 10.5 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 626 33.6 18.6 13.9
1998 648 33.5 19.3 11.6
1999 632 40.0 15.8 21.7
2000 629 41.7 15.1 18.9
2001 706 46.4 15.2 20.3
2002 875 63.6 13.8 25.6
2003 875 63.6 13.8 25.6
2004 788 61.7 12.8 26.9
2005 735 62.5 11.8 n/a
2006 822 62.3 13.2 n/a
2007 819 63.3 12.9 33.9
2008 792 62.0 12.8 36.6
2009 814 62.1 13.1 36.9
2010 820 47.1 17.3 39.4
2011 794 46.4 17.1 40.7
2012 817 44.8 18.2 44.8
2013 692 53.7 12.8 43.8
2014 697 58.8 11.8 46.3
2015 662 n/a n/a 43.4
2016 653 60.0 10.8 44.1
2017 699 58.2 11.9 44.1
2018 636 59.3 10.7 46.4
2019 577 54.3 10.6 43.5
2020 608 54.5 11.1 46.7
2021 627 58.5 10.7 48
2022 619 59.1 10.4 48.8
2023 615 58.2 10.5 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $485 (3.0%) $15,914 (97.0%) $16,399
2020 $650 (3.7%) $16,737 (96.3%) $17,387
2021 $864 (5.6%) $14,437 (94.4%) $15,301

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 537th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 408th of 1067 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waupaca Learning Center Elementary)39.634.4
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waupaca School District)41.336.3
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waupaca Learning Center Elementary)5051.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waupaca School District)5453.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waupaca Learning Center Elementary)48.855.8
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waupaca School District)52.758
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waupaca Learning Center Elementary)51.259.7
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waupaca School District)51.461.5
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Waupaca Learning Center Elementary)50.463.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Waupaca School District)54.165
 11%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Waupaca Learning Center Elementary)53.561.2
 7.7%
   4th Grade Science (Waupaca School District)56.162.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students577615
 6.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic3338
 15.2%
Pacific Islander00
White522544
 4.2%
Two or More Races1030
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%45.9%
 2.4%


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Students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary ranks 596th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Waupaca Learning Center Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waupaca Middle
High : Waupaca High

In the 2022-23 school year, 615 students attended Waupaca Learning Center Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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