- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eau Claire, WI
Northwoods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwoods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550405000559
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwoods Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwoods Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwoods Elementary ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Northwoods Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 550405000559 · Eau Claire, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 11.7:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,567 students)
Northwoods Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Northwoods Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,567 students
- Memorial High
Memorial High
1,558 students
- Delong Middle
Delong Middle
893 students
- South Middle
South Middle
797 students
- Northstar Midd 529
Northstar Middle
529 students
- This school 304
Northwoods Elementary
304 students
What this shows Northwoods Elementary reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwoods Elementary compares
Northwoods Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Northwoods Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eau Claire Area School District reports $14,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwoods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwoods Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Eau Claire
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robbins Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sherman Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Putnam Heights Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Manz Elementary
Standard public school
342 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Davey Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwoods Elementary
How many students attend Northwoods Elementary?
Northwoods Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eau Claire, WI. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwoods Elementary?
44.3% of students at Northwoods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwoods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northwoods Elementary is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwoods Elementary?
Northwoods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwoods Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwoods Elementary ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eau Claire on the city page.
What other schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Northwoods Elementary, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Memorial High (1,558 students), and Delong Middle (893 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.