Yahara Elementary School

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Yahara Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-3

234 N Lexington Pky, Deforest, WI

DeForest Area School District

347 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mike  Weisensel

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

401:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.8%	Female 47.2%
White 81.9%	Hispanic 9.6%
Two or more races 4.8%	Black 2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

12/5/2017

I loved the school the teachers were nice and I had a lot of help through out the school year it is amazing how well I did when I was there for first through fifth grade the teachers were nice there was people always around to help I am in 9th grade now and I can say that school is the best elementa...

1.0 parent

10/26/2017

This is the worst experience I have ever had in a school. Definitely do your research before enrolling in any school in this district. All problems are top down, so you will get nowhere if you have a big issue.

4.0 parent

5/12/2014

Y.E.S. is a very good primary school. The principal is involved, fun and dynamic; the teaching staff is communicative, responsive and generally nurturing, with a good balance of education and fun. Almost all of the staff I've had the opportunity to deal with are great. I took away one star because I...

parent

5/12/2010

Yahara Elementary teachers, Principal Roy Bernards and staff are wonderful, very caring and understanding. The PTA works hard to have fundraisers for the school. Thanks

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DeForest High School

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Wisconsin Dane County Deforest 53532

Yahara Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-3 in Deforest, WI, in the Deforest neighborhood, and is served by the DeForest Area School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 347 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Yahara Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $469,605. Discover additional schools in the area, like DeForest High School, DeForest Middle School, Eagle Point Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Deforest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Yahara Elementary School.

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