North Woods International School

Summary:

North Woods International School is an elementary school in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serving 294 students in grades PK-5 and part of the La Crosse School District, which is ranked 303 out of 428 districts in the state.

North Woods International School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 5.4% in 2018-2019 to 20.6% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than nearby schools like State Road Elementary (15.3%) and Eagle Bluff Elementary (7.9%). The school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the district and state averages, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (48.84%) and Mathematics (47.62%) lower than the La Crosse School District (45.19% and 45.83%) and the state of Wisconsin (52.07% and 56.58%).

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, North Woods International School generally underperforms. For instance, Emerson Elementary and School of Technology and Arts I, both within the same district, have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the school's performance has seen a steady decline over the past 10 years, going from a 3-star school in 2015-2016 to a 1-star school in the most recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2541 Sablewood Rd
       La Crosse, WI  54601


(608) 789-7000

District: La Crosse School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
748th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,647 Help


Students who attend North Woods International School usually attend:

Middle:    Logan Middle
High:    Logan High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.5%
Two or more races:
12.9%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Compare Details North Woods International School ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the La Crosse School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at North Woods International School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.5%), two or more races (12.9%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Woods International School is 9.9, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the La Crosse School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Woods International School is $15,647, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the La Crosse School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Woods International School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Woods International School 748th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See North Woods International School in the ranking list.)

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La Crosse School District:

SchoolDigger ranks La Crosse School District 303rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Woods International School

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Rank History for all students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 60.83 311th 632 50.8%
2006 47.91 473rd 712 33.6%
2007 46.19 468th 689 32.1%
2008 51.31 630th 1021 38.3%
2009 40.57 767th 1030 25.5%
2010 42.21 756th 1045 27.7%
2011 39.35 810th 1046 22.6%
2012 41.99 793rd 1045 24.1%
2013 31.72 843rd 1053 19.9%
2014 25.81 890th 1061 16.1%
2015 46.93 674th 1076 37.4%
2016 60.33 438th 1075 59.3%
2017 46.22 641st 1071 40.1%
2018 59.61 428th 1025 58.2%
2019 61.93 400th 1037 61.4%
2021 37.14 732nd 1050 30.3%
2022 34.64 769th 1067 27.9%
2023 36.26 755th 1067 29.2%
2024 38.21 748th 1061 29.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.13 58th 77 24.7%
2023 35.97 60th 96 37.5%
2024 33.53 84th 119 29.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.63 80th 287 72.1%
2019 27.16 233rd 275 15.3%
2021 29.93 175th 222 21.2%
2023 14.11 248th 249 0.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.53 142nd 721 80.3%
2019 45.76 362nd 742 51.2%
2021 21.88 632nd 746 15.3%
2022 24.90 614th 748 17.9%
2023 36.43 487th 770 36.8%
2024 52.19 332nd 790 58.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 484th 854 43.3%
2019 40.29 562nd 874 35.7%
2021 24.46 707th 847 16.5%
2022 18.25 774th 859 9.9%
2023 15.75 796th 871 8.6%
2024 18.85 771st 866 11.0%
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Rank History for Female students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.06 484th 997 51.5%
2019 58.50 434th 1002 56.7%
2021 31.21 758th 1004 24.5%
2022 34.81 733rd 1017 27.9%
2023 45.79 616th 1010 39.0%
2024 52.93 552nd 1011 45.4%
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Rank History for Male students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.67 328th 997 67.1%
2019 64.71 329th 1002 67.2%
2021 47.92 593rd 1003 40.9%
2022 36.08 716th 1017 29.6%
2023 29.69 778th 1011 23.0%
2024 24.48 821st 1012 18.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.04 62nd 107 42.1%
2019 28.52 83rd 122 32.0%
2021 22.32 86th 106 18.9%
2023 21.42 96th 116 17.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.64 135th 271 50.2%
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Rank History for White students at North Woods International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.58 231st 686 66.3%
2019 78.81 106th 718 85.2%
2021 40.95 442nd 699 36.8%
2022 33.05 515th 704 26.8%
2023 41.46 460th 715 35.7%
2024 49.60 381st 727 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Woods International School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 280 4 110 0 6 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 312 8 108 1 9 n/a n/a 0 438
1995 286 3 111 0 14 n/a n/a 0 414
1996 286 3 111 0 14 n/a n/a 0 414
1997 266 9 101 1 5 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 258 12 93 0 3 n/a n/a 0 366
1999 269 19 72 1 4 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 261 19 85 0 3 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 231 23 80 3 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 210 20 72 5 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 210 20 72 5 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 225 21 84 7 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2005 233 21 84 14 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 248 21 76 9 3 n/a n/a 0 357
2007 231 24 70 5 5 n/a n/a 0 335
2008 240 27 74 6 7 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 246 33 74 8 8 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 260 30 86 9 4 n/a n/a 0 389
2011 259 23 74 15 1 2 34 0 408
2012 271 17 59 23 4 1 42 0 417
2013 271 19 58 28 5 1 44 0 426
2014 274 18 59 27 6 0 42 0 426
2015 262 9 74 22 3 0 40 0 410
2016 251 13 72 22 1 0 41 0 400
2017 243 16 58 30 1 0 37 0 385
2018 216 13 62 35 1 0 38 0 365
2019 202 18 56 29 1 0 37 0 343
2020 210 12 55 31 0 0 36 0 344
2021 182 11 56 30 2 0 46 0 327
2022 176 15 44 32 0 0 50 0 317
2023 166 20 34 36 0 0 38 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Woods International School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 400 28.3 14.1 29.3
1994 438 27.6 15.9 30.6
1995 414 26.4 15.7 30.9
1996 414 26.4 15.7 30.9
1997 382 27.4 13.9 31.2
1998 366 28.4 12.9 29
1999 365 27.9 13.1 37.8
2000 368 28.8 12.8 36.4
2001 339 30.5 11.1 35.4
2002 308 29.4 10.5 47.4
2003 308 29.4 10.5 47.4
2004 339 26.3 12.9 46.6
2005 355 27.9 12.7 n/a
2006 357 30.4 11.7 n/a
2007 335 29.3 11.4 40
2008 354 29.6 12.0 46.3
2009 369 29.7 12.4 49.6
2010 389 30.6 12.6 53.2
2011 408 33.2 12.2 54.9
2012 417 33.6 12.3 53.7
2013 426 30.9 13.7 50.2
2014 426 30.9 13.7 50
2015 410 n/a n/a 49.3
2016 400 34.0 11.7 51.3
2017 385 36.5 10.5 48.8
2018 365 33.4 10.9 51.8
2019 343 31.4 10.9 51.3
2020 344 31.3 10.9 54.4
2021 327 30.0 10.9 57.8
2022 317 29.7 10.6 57.1
2023 294 29.4 9.9 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Woods International School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 400 28.3 14.1 29.3
1994 438 27.6 15.9 30.6
1995 414 26.4 15.7 30.9
1996 414 26.4 15.7 30.9
1997 382 27.4 13.9 31.2
1998 366 28.4 12.9 29
1999 365 27.9 13.1 37.8
2000 368 28.8 12.8 36.4
2001 339 30.5 11.1 35.4
2002 308 29.4 10.5 47.4
2003 308 29.4 10.5 47.4
2004 339 26.3 12.9 46.6
2005 355 27.9 12.7 n/a
2006 357 30.4 11.7 n/a
2007 335 29.3 11.4 40
2008 354 29.6 12.0 46.3
2009 369 29.7 12.4 49.6
2010 389 30.6 12.6 53.2
2011 408 33.2 12.2 54.9
2012 417 33.6 12.3 53.7
2013 426 30.9 13.7 50.2
2014 426 30.9 13.7 50
2015 410 n/a n/a 49.3
2016 400 34.0 11.7 51.3
2017 385 36.5 10.5 48.8
2018 365 33.4 10.9 51.8
2019 343 31.4 10.9 51.3
2020 344 31.3 10.9 54.4
2021 327 30.0 10.9 57.8
2022 317 29.7 10.6 57.1
2023 294 29.4 9.9 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Woods International School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $851 (5.7%) $14,014 (94.3%) $14,865
2020 $1,011 (7.0%) $13,473 (93.0%) $14,483
2021 $762 (4.9%) $14,885 (95.1%) $15,647

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Woods International School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 400th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 755th of 1067 Elementary schools
 32.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Woods International School)5648.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)37.130.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Woods International School)6045.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)49.736.5
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Woods International School)5025.7
 24.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)44.741.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Woods International School)5017.1
 32.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)38.438.9
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (North Woods International School)6257.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (La Crosse School District)5661.3
 5.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (North Woods International School)5642.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade Science (La Crosse School District)55.148.7
 6.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Woods International School)5026.2
 23.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)34.536.5
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Woods International School)3733.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)38.342.1
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students343294
 14.3%
African American1820
 11.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5634
 39.3%
Hispanic2936
 24.1%
Pacific Islander00
White202166
 17.8%
Two or More Races3738
 2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%55.4%
 4.1%


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North Woods International School ranks 748th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended North Woods International School.

Students at North Woods International School are 56% White, 13% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% African American.

Students who attend North Woods International School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Logan Middle
High : Logan High


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