Woodland Elementary

Woodland Elementary stands out as a high-performing elementary school in Barron, Wisconsin, serving 311 students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. With an impressive state ranking of 59th out of 2,112 Wisconsin elementary schools, placing it in the 97th percentile, the school has earned a strong 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1, supported by 28 full-time equivalent teachers.

This smaller class size allows for more individualized attention and support for young learners during these crucial foundational years. Woodland Elementary serves families in a community where the median household income is $58,801 and the poverty rate stands at 11.2 percent. The school draws from a neighborhood where 16 percent of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and median home values are $157,600, reflecting a stable working-class community.

Located on East Woodland Avenue in rural Barron County, the school provides education in a small-town setting where students can benefit from both quality academics and the close-knit community atmosphere that characterizes rural Wisconsin.

Located in a rural area, Woodland Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.