Top Rankings
Elmwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 321 students in Elmwood 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 Elmwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
321 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Elmwood School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
303 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
23
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,841 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,536 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,841
$16,831
Spending / Student
$18,536
$16,804
Best Elmwood School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Grades: 5-8
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-4
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Elmwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmwood School District?
Elmwood School District manages 4 public schools serving 321 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood School District?
Elmwood School District is ranked #88 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood School District?
94% of Elmwood School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmwood School District?
Elmwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Elmwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,536 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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