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White Rock School

1150 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186 · (262) 970-2705 · Waukesha County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL286 STUDENTS
Enrollment
286
Elementary
DISTRICT 342 · STATE 323
Student : Teacher
381.3:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 38.0:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
33 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
32
Kindergarten
39
Grade 1
39
Grade 2
33
Grade 3
32
Grade 4
29
Grade 5
27
Grade 6
23
Grade 7
22
Grade 8
10
Student demographics
White
20973%
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
228%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 15%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Asian
228%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Two+
3111%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15354%
Female
13347%

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Test scores

Forward Exam 2024-25 . % Meeting or Advanced
English Language Arts
80.4%
WI avg 53.1% . +3.5pp since 2023
Math
57.2%
WI avg 54.8% . -0.5pp since 2023
Source: Forward Exam. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
75.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
70.6%
based on WI schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+4.4pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About White Rock School

White Rock School operates as a medium-sized elementary-level community in Waukesha, Wisconsin, overseen by Waukesha School District. Current enrollment sits at 286 students spanning grades pre-K through 8.

White Rock School is one of 27 schools operated by Waukesha School District, a district that caters to 10,922 students overall.

On the student-mix side, White Rock School logs that the largest single group is White, at 73% of enrollment. Other groups include 11% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, 8% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 87% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, White Rock School has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 381.3:1. The state averages around 14.7:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 12% of students at White Rock School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), White Rock School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 70.6%; this one delivers 75.0%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Waukesha County indicate median household earnings sit near $106,076, about 49% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 3%. Across Waukesha County's 113 public schools (combined enrollment of about 60,032 students), White Rock School is one campus in the mix.

Waukesha East Alternative School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts White Rock School at 1st of 4; the average score across the group is 43.1%.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Waukesha County at a glance

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Population
411,762
Census ACS
Median income
$106,076
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
113
60,032 students

Quick facts

School name
White Rock School
District
Waukesha School District
Address
1150 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone
(262) 970-2705
County
Waukesha County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
286
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
381.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
33 (12%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
551578002027
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About White Rock School
How large is White Rock School?
White Rock School enrolls approximately 286 students in grades PK-08.
Is White Rock School an elementary, middle, or high school?
White Rock School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Rock School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at White Rock School is approximately 381.3:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at White Rock School?
At White Rock School, the student body is approximately 73% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Black, 8% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is White Rock School in?
White Rock School is part of Waukesha School District.
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