Excellent
#77 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 4% in state
Elmwood Elementary
Elementary School · Elmwood School District · Elmwood, WI
An elementary school in Elmwood, WI where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
213 S Scott St, Elmwood, WI 54740
- Math 64% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmwood Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elmwood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$75,505
Median home value
$225,800
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (wwvc)Charter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Elmwood School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmwood Elementary is listed in Elmwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmwood Elementary
Elmwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Elmwood, WI, part of Elmwood School District, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmwood Elementary
What grades does Elmwood Elementary serve?
Elmwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary?
Elmwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmwood Elementary rank in WI?
Elmwood Elementary ranks #77 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Elmwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Elmwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmwood Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elmwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Elmwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elmwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmwood Elementary?
46.2% of students at Elmwood 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (715) 639-2711
- Area population (ZIP 54740)
- 1,858
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 54740; 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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