- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Woodlands School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlands School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550011303353Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlands School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #26 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlands School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlands School ranks #26 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Woodlands School Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550011303353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Woodlands School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550011303353 · Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
313 enr · 14.2:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodlands School - State Street Campus (175 students)
Woodlands School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Woodlands School compares
Woodlands School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.3%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Woodlands School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
How Woodlands School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School - State Street Campus | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlands School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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Bruce Guadalupe
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Golda Meir School
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Milwaukee School of Languages
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Nationwide other 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlands School
How many students attend Woodlands School?
Woodlands School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlands School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlands School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Woodlands School?
33.6% of students at Woodlands School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlands School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlands School is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlands School?
Woodlands School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodlands School rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlands School ranks #26 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodlands School Inc.?
Besides Woodlands School, Woodlands School Inc. also operates Woodlands School - State Street Campus (175 students). See the Woodlands School Inc. district page for the complete list.