At a glance
Reported students
514
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
618
Poplar Creek Elementary: 514 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 451
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Poplar Creek Elementary
Poplar Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in New Berlin. It is one of 6 current school records connected to New Berlin School District. NCES reports 514 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.5%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Poplar Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.1%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black1%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Berlin School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elmwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
567 reported students
Orchard Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
453 reported students
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
669 reported students
New Berlin West Middle/High
High · Grades 07–12
1,036 reported students
Eisenhower Middle/High
High · Grades 07–12
1,095 reported students
Public schools near Poplar Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Elementary Elementary · New Berlin School District | PK–06 | 669 | 1.7 mi |
| Orchard Lane Elementary Elementary · New Berlin School District | PK–06 | 453 | 2.4 mi |
| Swanson Elementary Elementary · Elmbrook School District | PK–05 | 778 | 2.9 mi |
| Hoover Elementary Elementary · West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 335 | 3 mi |
| Hillcrest Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 239 | 3.6 mi |
| Heyer Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 328 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Creek Elementary
What grades does Poplar Creek Elementary serve?
Poplar Creek Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Berlin School District.
How many students attend Poplar Creek Elementary?
Poplar Creek Elementary reported 514 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 451 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Poplar Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 514 students and 35.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Poplar Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Poplar Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Berlin School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Poplar Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Poplar Creek Elementary in?
Poplar Creek Elementary is part of New Berlin School District, based in New Berlin, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Poplar Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ronald Reagan Elementary (1.7 mi), Orchard Lane Elementary (2.4 mi), Swanson Elementary (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.