Excellent
#165 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 8% in state
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary
Elementary School · Woodruff J1 School District · Arbor Vitae, WI
A Woodruff J1 School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11065 Old Highway 51 N, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568
- Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average312/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,944
Median home value
$262,100
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54568; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Woodruff J1 School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary is listed in Woodruff J1 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary is a public elementary school in Arbor Vitae, WI, part of Woodruff J1 School District, serving approximately 509 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary
What grades does Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary serve?
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary?
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary rank in WI?
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary ranks #165 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary a charter school?
No, Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary?
42.8% of students at Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Vilas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (715) 356-3282
- Area population (ZIP 54568)
- 4,864
- Area median age
- 54.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54568; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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