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Waunakee Community School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
7
Schools
4,408
Students
$14,942
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
7.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-45pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Waunakee Community School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 4,408 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,942 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 8% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arboretum ElementaryPK–04435
Waunakee Heritage ElementaryPK–04547
Waunakee Prairie ElementaryPK–04533
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Waunakee Intermediate05–06635
Waunakee Middle07–08682
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Waunakee High09–121,327
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Waunakee Community 4K SchoolPK–PK249
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,942Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
59%
State
37.5%
Local (property tax)
58.9%
Federal
3.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,408
Students
8%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 8% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waunakee Community School District?
Waunakee Community School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,408 students.
What is the graduation rate for Waunakee Community School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Waunakee Community School District spend per student?
Waunakee Community School District spends $14,942 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Waunakee Community School District?
8% of students in Waunakee Community School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Waunakee Community School District?
No, Waunakee Community School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Waunakee Community School District serve?
Waunakee Community School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.