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Atwater Elementary School

2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Atwater Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in WI
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Atwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Atwater Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Atwater Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atwater Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#41 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Atwater Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Atwater Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Atwater Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Atwater Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Atwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atwater Elementary School's ranking?
Atwater Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Atwater Elementary School often compared to?
Atwater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Bluff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Atwater Elementary School?
478 students attend Atwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Atwater Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atwater Elementary School?
Atwater Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Atwater Elementary School offer ?
Atwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Atwater Elementary School part of?
Atwater Elementary School is part of Shorewood School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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