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Arboretum Elementary

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Arboretum Elementary ranks 121 st of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

121^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,044 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Arboretum Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school located in Waunakee, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 427 students. The school is part of the Waunakee Community School District, which is ranked 34th out of 426 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arboretum Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Wisconsin, ranking within the top 100 schools for several years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 121st out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the nearby Waunakee Heritage Elementary and Waunakee Prairie Elementary schools in terms of academic achievement, ranking, and chronic absenteeism rates.

Arboretum Elementary's strong performance is evident across various metrics, including consistently higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has a higher per-student spending level compared to the state average, which likely contributes to its exceptional educational outcomes. While the school's performance for special education students has been more variable, it continues to demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion by delivering strong results across different student subgroups.

435

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,811

Per pupil spending ?

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597

(608) 849-1800

District: Waunakee Community School District

Students who attend Arboretum Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Waunakee Intermediate
	Waunakee Middle
High:	Waunakee High

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.4%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Asian:

4.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 99th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (75% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg74%

Wisconsin avg55%

121^st of 1,044

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Waunakee Community School District

34^th of 426Waunakee Community 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	83.4	121 of 1044	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	88.8	45 of 1061	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	39 of 1067	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	88.0	62 of 1067	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	86.9	84 of 1050	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.7	12 of 1037	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	90.2	38 of 1025	96.3%	★★★★★
2017	96.3	4 of 1071	99.6%	★★★★★
2016	94.7	9 of 1075	99.2%	★★★★★
2015	90.5	13 of 1076	98.8%	★★★★★
2014	92.7	4 of 1061	99.6%	★★★★★
2013	90.0	18 of 1053	98.3%	★★★★★
2012	83.8	31 of 1045	97.0%	★★★★★
2011	81.2	74 of 1046	92.9%	★★★★★
2010	86.3	19 of 1045	98.2%	★★★★★
2009	84.6	30 of 1030	97.1%	★★★★★
2008	84.3	29 of 1021	97.2%	★★★★★
2007	81.1	70 of 689	89.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	273 of 1001	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	84.1	79 of 1011	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	90.0	38 of 1010	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.7	32 of 1017	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	91.8	26 of 1004	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.2	23 of 1002	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.1	76 of 997	92.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2019	67.3	207 of 874	76.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	89.2	34 of 1000	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	90.4	29 of 1012	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.6	38 of 1011	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	82.9	113 of 1017	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	148 of 1003	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	94.1	13 of 1002	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	19 of 997	98.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	68.6	26 of 113	77.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	67 of 802	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	39.2	465 of 770	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	73.3	120 of 748	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	60.3	220 of 746	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	89.3	31 of 721	95.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	153 of 718	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.2	71 of 727	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	84.5	58 of 715	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	84.1	62 of 704	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	80.0	90 of 699	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	93.0	15 of 718	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.2	40 of 686	94.2%	★★★★★

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)

Male (2025)97th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2025)92nd percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)79th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)77th percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)76th percentile-23 vs school

Female (2025)73rd percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies83%+19 vs state

English Language Arts78%+26 vs state

Science72%+22 vs state

Mathematics68%+14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Forward Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arboretum Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1350 Arboretum Dr	Waunakee	53597	Dane County	Waunakee Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 849-1800	435	32	13.5	3.2%	367 (84.4%)	4 (0.9%)	18 (4.1%)	19 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.2%)	83.4	121^st of 1044 public elementary schools	88.4%		88.8	45^th of 1061 public elementary schools	95.8%	76	80.0	76.3		65.6	70.4		82.7	72.5	$12,811	$245	$12,565
Waunakee Prairie Elementary	Public	K-4	700 N Madison St	Waunakee	53597	Dane County	Waunakee Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 849-2200	531	44	12.2	5.3%	440 (82.9%)	11 (2.1%)	33 (6.2%)	19 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	78.6	184^th of 1044 public elementary schools	82.4%		85.3	83^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	92.2%	101	61.0	75.5		65.4	75.7		77.6	68.2	$14,039	$314	$13,725
Lindbergh Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Kennedy Rd	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-6500	180	18	9.8	77.2%	32 (17.8%)	57 (31.7%)	36 (20.0%)	18 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (20.6%)	8.9	948^th of 1044 public elementary schools	9.2%		13.7	928^th of 1061 public elementary schools	12.5%	20	20.0	26.9	10.5	20.0	15.4	21.1	34.6	26.9	$18,334	$1,271	$17,064
Waunakee Heritage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	6271 Woodland Drive	Waunakee	53597	Dane County	Waunakee Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 849-2030	537	45	11.9	15.6%	405 (75.4%)	5 (0.9%)	78 (14.5%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.7%)	84.6	98^th of 1044 public elementary schools	90.6%		73.8	255^th of 1061 public elementary schools	76.0%	157	73.8	82.4		67.3	73.8		89.3	68.9	$13,784	$322	$13,462
Gompers Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1502 Wyoming Way	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-4520	217	24	9.0	49.3%	103 (47.5%)	43 (19.8%)	37 (17.1%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.4%)	43.4	675^th of 1044 public elementary schools	35.3%		31.1	804^th of 1061 public elementary schools	24.2%	129	50.0	66.7	35.9	46.4	50.0	23.7	66.7	50.0	$15,566	$973	$14,594
Mendota Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4002 School Rd	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-7840	282	29	9.5	72.7%	46 (16.3%)	139 (49.3%)	40 (14.2%)	10 (3.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (15.6%)	21.3	866^th of 1044 public elementary schools	17.0%		28.9	821^st of 1061 public elementary schools	22.6%	45	14.3	37.0	30.0	19.1	38.5	37.9	53.9	44.4	$15,399	$1,285	$14,115
Lake View Elementary	Public	K-5	1802 Tennyson Ln	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-4040	292	33	8.9	73.6%	26 (8.9%)	53 (18.2%)	81 (27.7%)	103 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.6%)	23	853^rd of 1044 public elementary schools	18.3%		16.2	913^th of 1061 public elementary schools	13.9%	60	31.1	50.0	19.6	21.7	34.0	27.7	60.0	26.0	$18,068	$1,210	$16,859
Windsor Elementary	Public	K-3	4352 Windsor Rd	Windsor	53598	Dane County	De Forest Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 842-6300	526	38	14.0	14.1%	418 (79.5%)	14 (2.7%)	29 (5.5%)	19 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.6%)								(n/a)	67.6			71.2					$11,706	$180	$11,527
Yahara Elementary	Public	K-3	234 N Lexington Pkwy	DeForest	53532	Dane County	De Forest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 842-6400	329	27	12.2	15.5%	269 (81.8%)	5 (1.5%)	28 (8.5%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)								(n/a)	52.9			58.8					$13,526	$408	$13,119
Sandburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4114 Donald Dr	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-7940	410	40	10.2	57.3%	76 (18.5%)	59 (14.4%)	199 (48.5%)	22 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.9%)	15.7	902^nd of 1044 public elementary schools	13.6%		9.1	954^th of 1061 public elementary schools	10.1%	52	32.7	35.9	24.1	37.0	18.2	20.0	45.5	21.8	$15,782	$1,179	$14,604

Frequently Asked Questions about Arboretum Elementary

Is Arboretum Elementary a good school?

Arboretum Elementary ranks 121^st of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Arboretum Elementary?

Students at Arboretum Elementary are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Arboretum Elementary attend?

Students who attend Arboretum Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waunakee Intermediate
Middle : Waunakee Middle
High : Waunakee High

What district is Arboretum Elementary in?

Waunakee Community School District

How many students attend Arboretum Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 435 students attended Arboretum Elementary.

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