Willow River Elementary

Willow River Elementary serves 298 students in grades PK through 5 in Hudson, Wisconsin, earning recognition as one of the state's higher-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking #227 out of 2,112 Wisconsin schools, the school places in the 89th percentile statewide. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with 25 full-time equivalent teachers providing an 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

This smaller class size structure supports the educational experience for students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Willow River Elementary draws families from a well-educated community where 48% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects stability and resources, with a median household income of $109,871 and median home values around $394,200.

The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 5.1%, indicating strong community support for education. Located at 1118 4th Street, the school serves families in this St. Croix County community that combines small-town character with proximity to larger metropolitan amenities.

Hudson's position on the fringe of an urban area provides students with both the benefits of a close-knit community setting and access to broader educational and cultural opportunities.