At a glance
Reported students
644
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
644
Wheatland Center Elementary: 644 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
15.6:1 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
- 533
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Wheatland Center Elementary
Wheatland Center Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Burlington. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Wheatland J1 School District. NCES reports 644 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, 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 (90.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. 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 Wheatland Center Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.41 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
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.8%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
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.
Public schools near Wheatland Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Consolidated School Elementary · Randall J1 School District | PK–08 | 560 | 1.9 mi |
| Lakewood Elementary Elementary · Twin Lakes #4 School District | PK–08 | 263 | 3.7 mi |
| Winkler Elementary Elementary · Burlington Area School District | KG–04 | 207 | 4.5 mi |
| Riverview Elementary Elementary · Silver Lake J1 School District | PK–08 | 449 | 4.7 mi |
| Brookwood Middle Elementary · Genoa City J2 School District | PK–08 | 213 | 5.5 mi |
| Star Center Elementary Elementary · Lake Geneva J1 School District | PK–05 | 339 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wheatland Center Elementary
What grades does Wheatland Center Elementary serve?
Wheatland Center Elementary reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wheatland J1 School District.
How many students attend Wheatland Center Elementary?
Wheatland Center Elementary reported 644 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 533 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wheatland Center Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 644 students and 41.41 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 Wheatland Center Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wheatland Center Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wheatland J1 School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wheatland Center Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.1% 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 Wheatland Center Elementary in?
Wheatland Center Elementary is part of Wheatland J1 School District, based in Burlington, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wheatland Center Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Randall Consolidated School (1.9 mi), Lakewood Elementary (3.7 mi), Winkler Elementary (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.