Excellent
#95 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 5% in state
Woods Elementary
Elementary School · Geneva J4 School District · Lake Geneva, WI
A Geneva J4 School District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
N2575 Snake Rd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Math 77% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woods Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Woods 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,747/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Geneva), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,018
Median home value
$337,000
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central - Denison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–3 | 2.4 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| First Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Eastview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 4–5 | 2.7 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Reek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Geneva J4 School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,099NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woods Elementary is listed in Geneva J4 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woods Elementary
Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Geneva, WI, part of Geneva J4 School District, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woods Elementary
What grades does Woods Elementary serve?
Woods Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Woods Elementary?
Woods Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woods Elementary is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woods Elementary rank in WI?
Woods Elementary ranks #95 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Woods Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Woods Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Woods Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woods Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woods Elementary a charter school?
No, Woods Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woods Elementary a Title I school?
No, Woods Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woods Elementary?
32.0% of students at Woods 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
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walworth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (262) 248-3816
- Area population (ZIP 53147)
- 18,440
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 53147; 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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