Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Pewaukee Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School's student population of 757 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pewaukee Lake Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pewaukee Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Pewaukee Lake Elementary School?
757 students attend Pewaukee Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pewaukee Lake Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pewaukee Lake Elementary School?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pewaukee Lake Elementary School offer ?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pewaukee Lake Elementary School part of?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School is part of Pewaukee School District.
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