Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Waller Elementary

Q: Is Waller Elementary a good school?

Waller Elementary ranks 365 th of 1039 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

365^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,039 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Waller Elementary is a K–4 school in Burlington, Wisconsin, serving 247 students as part of the Burlington Area School District, which ranks 242nd of 432 Wisconsin districts. Waller has a real improvement story: from 2015–16 through 2018–19 it sat in the 23rd–27th percentile with 1 star, while since 2021–22 it has generally ranked in the 60s–70s percentile with 3–4 stars. In 2025–26 it placed 365th of 1,039 elementary schools (65th percentile, 3 stars) — below its 2024–25 peak of 248th of 1,044 (76th percentile, 4 stars), but far above its pre-2020 levels and above its district overall.

Academically, 4th grade is Waller's bright spot. In 2025–26 Forward Exam results, Waller's 4th graders outperformed both the district and the state in ELA, math, social studies, and science; social studies (71.11% proficient) and science (64.44%) were especially strong, and the school was above the state in all six reported subject/grade areas. The main soft spot is 3rd grade math at 59.57% proficient — below the district's 67.3% and behind same-district peers Winkler Elementary (75%), Cooper Montessori (68%), and Dyer Elementary (72.34%), though still above the state's 54.75%. Third grade math proficiency has swung widely (82.22% in 2023–24, 55.56% in 2024–25), likely because each grade has only about 50 students.

Two other features stand out. Chronic absenteeism was 0.0% in 2024–25 — far below the district's 3.6% and the state's 17.3%, and lower than nearby Kansasville Elementary (20.8%), Randall Consolidated School (11.0%), Woodfield Elementary (8.5%), and Evergreen Elementary (9.7%). Waller also serves special education students well: that subgroup ranked in the 89th percentile in both 2023–24 and 2024–25 and 71st in 2025–26, and low-income students ranked above the statewide median. Locally, Waller is mid-upper rather than the top performer: Cooper Montessori, Kansasville, Randall, Woodfield, and Evergreen often rank higher, while Waller outranks Dyer, Winkler, Brighton Elementary, Wheatland Center Elementary, and Trailside Elementary. Per-student spending was $15,874 in 2024–25, above most nearby schools, with a mid-pack 13.7 student–teacher ratio.

247

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,874

Per pupil spending ?

38.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

≥ 95%

Kindergartners meeting all minimum immunization requirements (2025-26)

195 Gardner Ave
Burlington, WI 53105-2195

(262) 763-0185

District: Burlington Area School District

Students who attend Waller Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Karcher Middle School
High:	Burlington High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Two or more races:

2.8%

See top rated Wisconsin elementary schools

Compare Waller Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 27th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (63% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 38 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Wisconsin median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg62%

Wisconsin avg55%

365^th of 1,039

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 38 pts since 2016

From bottom 27% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Wisconsin Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Burlington Area School District

242^nd of 432Burlington Area School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	365 of 1039	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	74.3	248 of 1044	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	64.8	406 of 1061	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.9	379 of 1067	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.4	327 of 1067	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.1	624 of 1050	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.7	753 of 1037	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.2	777 of 1025	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.7	821 of 1071	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.6	781 of 1075	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	42.5	735 of 1076	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.5	591 of 1061	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.3	677 of 1053	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	50.1	680 of 1045	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	36.5	831 of 1046	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	33.6	830 of 1045	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	56.2	531 of 1030	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.0	603 of 1021	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	72.2	195 of 689	71.7%	★★★★☆
2006	54.6	419 of 712	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	52.2	382 of 632	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	61.0	300 of 633	52.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2024	39.3	159 of 269	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.8	50 of 222	77.5%	★★★★☆
2019	20.0	255 of 275	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	30.2	226 of 287	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	62.6	379 of 986	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	79.0	148 of 1001	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	69.7	298 of 1011	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	70.2	280 of 1010	72.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.9	263 of 1017	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	43.7	622 of 1004	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.3	782 of 1002	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.6	809 of 997	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	356 of 848	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.7	389 of 870	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.2	298 of 866	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.4	248 of 871	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	51.0	425 of 859	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.1	485 of 847	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	15.3	818 of 874	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	36.1	616 of 854	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	309 of 989	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.4	338 of 1000	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	483 of 1012	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.2	480 of 1011	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.6	375 of 1017	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.6	569 of 1003	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.6	644 of 1002	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.4	670 of 997	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	63.9	229 of 791	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	79.4	91 of 802	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	81.0	90 of 790	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	187 of 770	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	48.7	345 of 746	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.6	573 of 742	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.0	426 of 721	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	55.4	310 of 697	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	75.3	148 of 718	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	61.3	277 of 727	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.3	279 of 715	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.5	221 of 704	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.9	486 of 699	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.7	572 of 718	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.6	515 of 686	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)71st percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)69th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)62nd percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)56th percentile-9 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)41st percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies71%+6 vs state

Science64%+11 vs state

Mathematics62%+8 vs state

English Language Arts60%+7 vs state

4.5

2 ratings · 2 written reviews

5★1

4★1

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Waller Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

1st year here, many said I'd be pleased. Some of the teachers and staff aren't the most friendly but seem to be holding the old school and growing attendance well enough. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 28, 2017

I think they are doing a fantastic job in with my daughter Autumn!!! Close Quote

Schools Near Waller Elementary

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Vaccination Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2026)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2026)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)		Forward Exam Science (2026)		Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners meeting all minimum immunization requirements	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waller Elementary	Public	K-4	195 Gardner Ave	Burlington	53105	Racine County	Burlington Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 763-0185	247	18	13.7	38.5%	197 (79.8%)	2 (0.8%)	38 (15.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	66.5	365^th of 1039 public elementary schools	64.9%		74.3	248^th of 1044 public elementary schools	76.2%	117	61.7	57.8					59.6	64.4					71.1		64.4		≥ 95%		$15,874	$765	$15,109
Cooper Montessori	Public	PK, KG-6	248 Kendall St	Burlington	53105	Racine County	Burlington Area School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 763-0180	225	13	17.7	21.3%	201 (89.3%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.9%)	80.6	146^th of 1039 public elementary schools	85.9%		74.8	242^nd of 1044 public elementary schools	76.8%	96	64.0	80.8	80.8	90.9			68.0	61.5	53.9	63.6			88.5		84.6				$13,815	$350	$13,465
Dyer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	201 S Kendrick Ave	Burlington	53105	Racine County	Burlington Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 763-0220	395	27	14.7	39.2%	290 (73.4%)	4 (1.0%)	76 (19.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	54.8	536^th of 1039 public elementary schools	48.4%		64.2	398^th of 1044 public elementary schools	61.9%	138	61.7	43.9					72.3	59.7					57.9		50.9				$15,210	$747	$14,463
Winkler Elementary	Public	K-4	34150 Fulton St	Burlington	53105	Racine County	Burlington Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 539-2726	207	17	12.3	49.3%	168 (81.2%)	8 (3.9%)	23 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	57.6	492^nd of 1039 public elementary schools	52.6%		73.3	264^th of 1044 public elementary schools	74.7%	228	61.1	45.5					75.0	63.6					63.6		47.7		89%		$15,738	$904	$14,833
Wheatland Center Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6606 368th Ave	Burlington	53105	Kenosha County	Wheatland J1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 537-2216	644	41	15.5	33.1%	585 (90.8%)	3 (0.5%)	27 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	55.4	525^th of 1039 public elementary schools	49.5%		60.3	456^th of 1044 public elementary schools	56.3%	69	50.0	54.1	55.6	52.3	72.1	75.8	62.9	43.2	58.7	53.9	68.9	69.4	70.3	75.8	55.4	66.1	82%		$13,307	$342	$12,965
Woodfield Elementary	Public	2-3	905 Barnes Drive	Waterford	53185	Racine County	Waterford Graded J1 School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 514-8230	322	25	12.9	15.5%	287 (89.1%)	5 (1.6%)	21 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)								(n/a)	58.5						62.3												$14,412	$335	$14,077
Evergreen Elementary	Public	4-5	817 W Main St	Waterford	53185	Racine County	Waterford Graded J1 School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 514-8210	310	23	13.6	11.0%	281 (90.6%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	73.9	257^th of 1039 public elementary schools	75.3%		65.2	380^th of 1044 public elementary schools	63.6%	123		64.2	51.6					72.9	64.8				81.5		68.9				$15,003	$345	$14,658
Trailside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	615 N Milwaukee Street	Waterford	53185	Racine County	Waterford Graded J1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 514-8220	331	25	13.3	32.3%	290 (87.6%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)								(n/a)																	88%		$14,655	$396	$14,259
Randall Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	37101 87th St	Burlington	53105	Kenosha County	Randall J1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 537-2211	560	46	12.2	23.4%	525 (93.8%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	78.5	189^th of 1039 public elementary schools	81.8%		73.1	268^th of 1044 public elementary schools	74.3%	79	71.9	69.2	66.7	76.7	61.4	68.9	75.4	86.5	51.5	66.7	59.7	54.1	76.9	70.5	69.2	62.3	86%		$15,231	$695	$14,536
Kansasville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4101 S Beaumont Ave	Kansasville	53139	Racine County	Dover #1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 878-3773	81	8	10.6	44.4%	64 (79.0%)	1 (1.2%)	13 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	88.1	59^th of 1039 public elementary schools	94.3%		85	94^th of 1044 public elementary schools	91.0%	35			90.0	73.3	75.0	66.7			80.0	73.3	100.0	77.8		66.7		55.6	80%		$16,500	$1,137	$15,363

Frequently Asked Questions about Waller Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Waller Elementary?

Students at Waller Elementary are 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Waller Elementary attend?

Students who attend Waller Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Karcher Middle School
High : Burlington High School

Is Waller Elementary a good school?

Waller Elementary ranks 365^th of 1039 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Waller Elementary in?

Burlington Area School District

How many students attend Waller Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 247 students attended Waller Elementary.

Rate Waller Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WIWisconsin Elementary School Rankings

WIWisconsin District Rankings

Schools in Burlington, WI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Waller Elementary!

Latest Wisconsin data All new data »

2018–19 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)Oct 20, 2026

2016–17 through 2017–18 immunization rates (updated)Oct 19, 2026

2025–26 ACT & Forward Exam scoresOct 1, 2026

2021–22 through 2024–25 school spending dataJul 16, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.