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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 325 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
325 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Elmwood School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 444 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
0.12
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
305 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
19
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,597 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,308 is higher than the state median of $17,011. 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
$19,597
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,308
$17,011
Best Elmwood School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Middle 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
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary 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
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Elmwood High 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)
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmwood School District?
Elmwood School District manages 4 public schools serving 325 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood School District?
Elmwood School District is ranked #88 out of 444 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 $18,308 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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