Woodridge Elementary School

333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Woodridge Elementary School serves 220 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Woodridge Elementary School's student population of 220 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Woodridge Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
81%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Woodridge Elementary School?
220 students attend Woodridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Woodridge Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodridge Elementary School?
Woodridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodridge Elementary School offer ?
Woodridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodridge Elementary School part of?
Woodridge Elementary School is part of Portage Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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