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/schools
Information about schools within the LEA may be obtained from the WISEdata API via a GET request on the /schools endpoint.
This endpoint is applicable for Choice schools.
Data Properties:
# | Property Name | Data Type | Business Definition | Data Element Page |
1.0 | localEducationAgencyId | big integer | The identifier assigned to a local education agency. Format change from Integer to Big Integer (2025-26 SY and later) | NA |
2.0 | schoolId | big integer | The identifier assigned to a school. Format change from Integer to Big Integer (2025-26 SY and later) | |
3.0 | nameOfInstitution | string | The full, legally accepted name of the institution. | NA |
4.0 | operationalStatusDescriptor | string | The current operational status of the EducationOrganization (e.g., active, inactive). | NA |
5.0 | shortNameOfInstitution | string | A short name for the institution. | NA |
6.0 | addresses | array | An unordered collection of educationOrganizationAddresses. The set of elements that describes the physical location of the education entity, including the street address, city, state, ZIP code, and ZIP code + 4. | NA |
7.0 | addressTypeDescriptor | string | The type of address listed for an individual or organization. For example: Physical Address, Mailing Address, Home Address, etc.) | NA |
8.0 | city | string | The name of the city in which an address is located. | NA |
9.0 | postalCode | string | The five or nine digit zip code or overseas postal code portion of an address. | NA |
10.0 | stateAbbreviationDescriptor | string | The abbreviation for the state (within the United States) or outlying area in which an address is located. | NA |
11.0 | streetNumberName | string | The street number and street name or post office box number of an address. | NA |
12.0 | identificationCodes | array | An unordered collection of educationOrganizationIdentificationCodes. A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity. | NA |
13.0 | educationOrganizationIdentificationSystemDescriptor | string | The school system, state, or agency assigning the identification code. | NA |
14.0 | identificationCode | string | A unique number or alphanumeric code that is assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, state, or other agency or entity. | NA |
15.0 | indicators | array | An unordered collection of educationOrganizationIndicators. An indicator or metric of an education organization. | NA |
16.0 | indicatorDescriptor | string | The name or code for the indicator or metric. | NA |
17.0 | indicatorGroupDescriptor | string | The name for a group of indicators. | NA |
18.0 | indicatorValue | string | The value of the indicator or metric. | NA |
19.0 | institutionTelephones | array | An unordered collection of educationOrganizationInstitutionTelephones. The 10-digit telephone number, including the area code, for the education entity. | NA |
20.0 | institutionTelephoneNumberTypeDescriptor | string | The type of communication number listed for an individual or organization. | NA |
21.0 | telephoneNumber | string | The telephone number including the area code, and extension, if applicable. | NA |
22.0 | schoolCategories | array | An unordered collection of schoolCategories. The one or more categories of school. For example: High School, Middle School, and/or Elementary School. | NA |
23.0 | schoolCategoryDescriptor | string | The one or more categories of school. For example: High School, Middle School, and/or Elementary School. | NA |
24.0 | gradeLevels | array | An unordered collection of schoolGradeLevels. The grade levels served at the school. | NA |
25.0 | gradeLevelDescriptor | string | The grade levels served at the school. | NA |
Descriptors:
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction