Northwood Elementary

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Northwood Elementary ranks 774 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Northwood Elementary is a public charter elementary school located in Minong, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Northwood School District, which is ranked 335 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwood Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a statewide rank ranging from 774 to 920 out of over 1,000 schools over the past several years. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with male students, White students, and low socioeconomic status students all ranking in the bottom quartile or third of Wisconsin elementary schools. Northwood Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates around 45% in English Language Arts and 30% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of over 50%. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 3.6% to 22.8% over the past several years, which is well above the state average.

In comparison, the nearby Hayward Primary and Hayward Intermediate schools, which are part of the Hayward Community School District, have higher statewide rankings, better academic achievement, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Northwood Elementary (over 40% in recent years) suggest that the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the academic challenges. Despite the school's small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could present opportunities for more personalized instruction and targeted interventions, Northwood Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and resource allocation compared to its peers in Wisconsin.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859-9483

(715) 466-2297

District: Northwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
774^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,229

Students who attend Northwood Elementary usually attend:

High:

Northwood High/Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 158

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwood Elementary ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.65. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), two or more races (8.2%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Northwood Elementary employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Elementary is $18,229.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood Elementary 774^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Northwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Northwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood School District 335^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2017	25.20	869^th	1071	18.9%
2018	27.56	823^rd	1025	19.7%
2019	13.01	918^th	1037	11.5%
2021	13.59	920^th	1050	12.4%
2022	20.54	897^th	1067	15.9%
2023	27.87	836^th	1067	21.6%
2024	35.65	774^th	1061	27.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	32.24	659^th	854	22.8%
2019	18.51	799^th	874	8.6%
2022	24.24	716^th	859	16.6%
2024	38.82	588^th	866	32.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	24.65	826^th	997	17.2%
2019	4.61	955^th	1002	4.7%
2022	20.90	853^rd	1017	16.1%
2023	23.82	824^th	1010	18.4%
2024	34.55	750^th	1011	25.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.21	656^th	997	34.2%
2019	32.33	761^st	1002	24.1%
2022	23.00	837^th	1017	17.7%
2023	36.50	702^nd	1011	30.6%
2024	38.37	693^rd	1012	31.5%

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Rank History for White students at Northwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	1.29	695^th	699	0.6%
2023	3.77	702^nd	715	1.8%
2024	16.83	655^th	727	9.9%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Northwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	133	0	0	12	2	1	6	154
2016	124	0	1	12	4	1	8	150
2017	116	0	1	10	1	0	9	137
2018	127	1	0	9	1	0	13	151
2019	121	0	0	12	2	0	10	145
2020	113	0	0	10	0	0	12	135
2021	99	0	0	7	0	0	6	112
2022	119	0	0	9	0	0	9	137
2023	125	0	0	8	2	0	10	145
2024	133	0	0	12	0	0	13	158

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 Northwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	154	n/a	n/a	63
2016	150	16.0	9.3	68
2017	137	16.6	8.2	42.3
2018	151	17.0	8.8	49.7
2019	145	15.9	9.0	61.4
2020	135	15.4	8.7	64.4
2021	112	15.0	7.4	42.9
2022	137	14.7	9.3	48.9
2023	145	13.2	10.9	2.1
2024	158	12.9	12.2	57.6

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 Northwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	154	n/a	n/a	63
2016	150	16.0	9.3	68
2017	137	16.6	8.2	42.3
2018	151	17.0	8.8	49.7
2019	145	15.9	9.0	61.4
2020	135	15.4	8.7	64.4
2021	112	15.0	7.4	42.9
2022	137	14.7	9.3	48.9
2023	145	13.2	10.9	2.1
2024	158	12.9	12.2	57.6

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 Northwood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,096 (8.6%)	$11,658 (91.4%)	$12,754
2020	$1,071 (7.2%)	$13,884 (92.8%)	$14,954
2021	$2,254 (12.4%)	$15,976 (87.6%)	$18,229

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 918^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 836^th of 1067 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary)	15.8	28.6	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood School District)	15.8	28.6	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwood Elementary)	26.3	23.8	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwood School District)	26.3	23.8	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary)	11.8	23.5	11.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood School District)	20.8	22.2	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood Elementary)	29.4	17.7	11.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood School District)	29.2	16.7	12.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Northwood Elementary)	17.7	41.2	23.5%
4th Grade Social Studies (Northwood School District)	25	44.4	19.4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Northwood Elementary)	35.3	35.3
4th Grade Science (Northwood School District)	41.7	38.9	2.8%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary)	21.1	37.5	16.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood School District)	26.1	39.1	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwood Elementary)	26.3	50	23.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwood School District)	30.4	47.8	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	145	145
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	125	3.3%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.4%	2.1%	59.3%

Schools Near Northwood Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwood Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	N14463 Highway 53	Minong	54859	Washburn County	Northwood School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(715) 466-2297	158	13	12.2	57.6%	133 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.2%)	35.6	774^th of 1061 public elementary schools	27.0%		27.9	836^th of 1067 public elementary schools	21.6%	62	45.8	44.4	50.0		29.2	38.9	31.3		66.7	50.0	$18,229	$2,254	$15,976
Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	8993 E Baldwin Ave	Solon Springs	54873	Douglas County	Solon Springs School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 378-2263	78	10	8.0	43.6%	73 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.6%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.9	844^th of 1061 public elementary schools	20.5%		33.8	782^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	26.7%	62	37.5	33.3	54.6	71.4	25.0	44.4	27.3	28.6	33.3	22.2	$8,622	$105	$8,516
Hayward Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	10665 N Main St	Hayward	54843	Sawyer County	Hayward Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 634-2619	403	37	10.7	55.1%	260 (64.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.4%)								(n/a)											$13,443	$1,749	$11,694
Hayward Intermediate	Public	3-5	15930 W 5th St	Hayward	54843	Sawyer County	Hayward Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 634-2619	346	30	11.6	59.2%	221 (63.9%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	63 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.8%)	71.1	296^th of 1061 public elementary schools	72.1%		57.6	488^th of 1067 public elementary schools	54.3%	192	72.4	57.6	54.7		76.5	63.6	64.7		74.8	61.6	$13,687	$1,259	$12,428

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwood Elementary

What schools do graduates of Northwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Northwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Northwood High/Middle

How many students attend Northwood Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 158 students attended Northwood Elementary.

Is Northwood Elementary a good school?

Northwood Elementary ranks 774^th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Northwood Elementary in?

Northwood School District

What is the racial makeup of Northwood Elementary?

Students at Northwood Elementary are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

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