Tonawanda Elementary School

13605 UNDERWOOD RIVER PKWY ELM GROVE WI 53122

About Tonawanda Elementary School

Tonawanda Elementary educates around 525 inquisitive learners from pre-K to grade 5 with a dedicated crew of about 33 full-time teachers—while the student/teacher ratio is 16:1, the school itself provides students a very cozy experience. Academic performance shows that 82% of students are proficient in math and 77% in reading.

The student population of Tonawanda is White (about 82%), while the representation of Asian (~5%), Hispanic (~5%), Black (~2%), and multiracial students (~6%) is increasing. Tonawanda has an excellent DPI rating of 88.1.

Under the leadership of Principal Alexis Kasmarick, families will find a school rich with STEAM and gifted programming, tucked away along the tree-lined streets of Elm Grove. Those interested in the neighborhood will find a challenging housing market with the median home sale in Elm Grove sitting at approximately $573K. Overall, Tonawanda feels successful, welcoming, and grounded in everyday community life, making it one of the best elementary schools for your child.

Contact Information

Address

13605 UNDERWOOD RIVER PKWY ELM GROVE WI 53122

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Phone

(262) 785-3950

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
525
Total Students
$62140
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tonawanda Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

7

of 10 in wisconsin

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 3:43 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 82.3%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic 4.4%
Black 2.3%
Two+ Races 5.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
82.3%
Asian
5.1%
Hispanic
4.4%
Black
2.3%
Two+ Races
5.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 525
49.1%
258 Female
50.9%
267 Male

Student Population

525 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Tonawanda Elementary School successfully ran a cultural fair event that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Future events will include a science expo and a family fitness night with the purpose of fostering connections as a community, and creating opportunities for students to reflect on their well-being.

FAQ

1. What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Elementary School?

The student-to-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Elementary is 15:1, which is higher than the 13:1 Wisconsin state average.


2. How representative of the state as a whole is the student enrollment at Tonawanda Elementary?

Tonawanda Elementary's minority student enrollment is 18%, comprised mainly of Hispanic and Asian students.


3. What are the proficiency rates at the school in core academic areas?

In the Forward Exam, Tonawanda Elementary students score consistently above district and state averages, with over 70% of students proficient or higher in English Language Arts and grades 3-5, and over 75% proficient or higher in Math.


4. What is the school's overall testing rank?

Tonawanda Elementary ranks in the top 1% for 2025 and excels in academic performance.


5. How many total students are enrolled in Tonawanda Elementary?

Tonawanda Elementary has a total enrollment of around 525 students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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