Arboretum Elementary School in Waunakee, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Arboretum Elementary School is a suburban public school in Waunakee, Wisconsin that is part of Waunakee Community School District. It serves 427 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 4

427 Students

31 Teachers

1350 Arboretum Dr

Waunakee, WI 53597 View local requests

http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us

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Arboretum Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Elisa

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Arboretum Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Arboretum Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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