At a glance
Reported students
580
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Waukesha STEM Academy: 580 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 648
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Waukesha STEM Academy
Waukesha STEM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Waukesha. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Waukesha School District. NCES reports 580 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to 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 (69.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. 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 Waukesha STEM Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.34 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White69.7%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black4%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
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 Waukesha School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rose Glen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
490 reported students
Banting Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Summit View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
449 reported students
Bethesda Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students
Lowell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
347 reported students
Public schools near Waukesha STEM Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heyer Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 328 | 0.8 mi |
| Prairie Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 348 | 1.3 mi |
| Hadfield Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 338 | 1.3 mi |
| La Casa de Esperanza Charter School Elementary · Charter · La Casa De Esperanza Inc | PK–08 | 310 | 1.4 mi |
| White Rock School Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–08 | 286 | 1.7 mi |
| eAchieve Elementary Elementary · Charter · Waukesha School District | KG–05 | 111 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waukesha STEM Academy
What grades does Waukesha STEM Academy serve?
Waukesha STEM Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Waukesha School District.
How many students attend Waukesha STEM Academy?
Waukesha STEM Academy reported 580 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 648 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waukesha STEM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 580 students and 42.34 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 Waukesha STEM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waukesha STEM Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Waukesha STEM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25% 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 Waukesha STEM Academy in?
Waukesha STEM Academy is part of Waukesha School District, based in Waukesha, WI, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Waukesha STEM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heyer Elementary (0.8 mi), Prairie Elementary (1.3 mi), Hadfield Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.