Enrollment
514
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551716002227
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary — Arbor Vitae, WI
Federal NCES profile for Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Woodruff J1 School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary reports 514 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% below the Wisconsin average and 30% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 257 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Woodruff J1 School District spends $17,449 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.5% from local sources (property taxes), 16.2% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,449
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 514 Top 80% in Wisconsin — larger than 20% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.3% -6% vs state
NCES ID 551716002227
Student demographics
White 80.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 257:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.1%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodruff J1 School District, which includes Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary.
$17,449
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 16.2%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary
How many students attend Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary?
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a other school in Arbor Vitae, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary?
36.3% of students at Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary is White at 80.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Arbor Vitae, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary?
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.