- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portage, WI
Woodridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551206002711
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodridge Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Portage, WI.
School address
District: Portage Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551206002711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Woodridge Elementary shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 551206002711 · Portage, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 11.2:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High (600 students)
Woodridge Elementary shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Woodridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High
Portage High
600 students
- Muir Elementar
Muir Elementary
439 students
- Wayne Bartels
Wayne Bartels Middle
422 students
- This school 201
Woodridge Elementary
201 students
- Portage Partne 129
Portage Partnering Preschool
129 students
- Lewiston Eleme 84
Lewiston Elementary
84 students
What this shows Woodridge Elementary reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodridge Elementary compares
Woodridge 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Woodridge Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portage Community School District reports $13,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muir Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Bartels Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage Partnering Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewiston Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Portage
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodridge Elementary
How many students attend Woodridge Elementary?
Woodridge Elementary has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portage, WI. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodridge Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Woodridge Elementary?
55.9% of students at Woodridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodridge Elementary is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Portage, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodridge Elementary?
Woodridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Woodridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Portage, 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 Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Community School District?
Besides Woodridge Elementary, Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students), Muir Elementary (439 students), and Wayne Bartels Middle (422 students). See the Portage Community School District district page for the complete list.