At a glance
Reported students
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
189
LEAP Elementary: 60 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
18.8:1 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
- 51
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about LEAP Elementary
LEAP Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Watertown. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Watertown Unified School District. NCES reports 60 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, 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 (78.3%) and multiracial (8.3%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.9%. 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 LEAP Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.2 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 0.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White78.3%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black0%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial8.3%
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 Watertown Unified School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
140 reported students
Schurz Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
223 reported students
Douglas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Webster Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
Endeavor Charter School
High · Grades 09–12
46 reported students
eCampus Academy Charter School
Other · Grades PK–12
132 reported students
Public schools near LEAP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 311 | 4.7 mi |
| Webster Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 381 | 5.2 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 140 | 5.5 mi |
| Ixonia Elementary Elementary · Oconomowoc Area School District | PK–04 | 256 | 5.6 mi |
| Schurz Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 223 | 6 mi |
| John Hustis Elementary Elementary · Hustisford School District | PK–05 | 117 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about LEAP Elementary
What grades does LEAP Elementary serve?
LEAP Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Watertown Unified School District.
How many students attend LEAP Elementary?
LEAP Elementary reported 60 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 51 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at LEAP Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 60 students and 3.2 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 LEAP Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
LEAP Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Watertown Unified School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of LEAP Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35% 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 LEAP Elementary in?
LEAP Elementary is part of Watertown Unified School District, based in Watertown, WI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near LEAP Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Douglas Elementary (4.7 mi), Webster Elementary (5.2 mi), Lincoln Elementary (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.