At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502.5
Atwater Elementary: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
14.2:1 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
- 439
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Atwater Elementary
Atwater Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Shorewood. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Shorewood School District. NCES reports 474 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, 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 (63.5%) and Black (14.1%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. 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 Atwater Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.4 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.35
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.5%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black14.1%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
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 Shorewood School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake Bluff Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
531 reported students
Shorewood High
High · Grades 09–12
589 reported students
Shorewood Intermediate
Middle · Grades 07–08
300 reported students
Public schools near Atwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bluff Elementary Elementary · Shorewood School District | PK–06 | 531 | 0.5 mi |
| Hartford Avenue Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 256 | 0.9 mi |
| Cumberland Elementary Elementary · Whitefish Bay School District | PK–05 | 624 | 1.1 mi |
| Gaenslen Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 641 | 1.2 mi |
| Fratney Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–06 | 459 | 1.3 mi |
| Riverwest Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 244 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Atwater Elementary
What grades does Atwater Elementary serve?
Atwater Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Shorewood School District.
How many students attend Atwater Elementary?
Atwater Elementary reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 439 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Atwater Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 474 students and 33.4 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 Atwater Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Atwater Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shorewood School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Atwater Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.3% 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 Atwater Elementary in?
Atwater Elementary is part of Shorewood School District, based in Shorewood, WI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Atwater Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Bluff Elementary (0.5 mi), Hartford Avenue Elementary (0.9 mi), Cumberland Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.