Waterford Graded J1 School District

819 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185-4073
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Waterford Graded J1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,473 students in Waterford Graded J1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waterford Graded J1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
1,473 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waterford Graded J1 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#65 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
57%
40%
49%
38%
63%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
89%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,037 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,306
$17,189
Spending / Student
$18,037
$17,161

Best Waterford Graded J1 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
905 Barnes Dr
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
817 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 N Milwaukee St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Fox River Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
921 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Waterford Graded J1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,473 students.
What is the rank of Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Waterford Graded J1 School District is ranked #64 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford Graded J1 School District?
89% of Waterford Graded J1 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Waterford Graded J1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waterford Graded J1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,037 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,473 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in WI
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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