Enrollment
354
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Woodside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551707002217
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551707002217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodside Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodside Elementary
Woodside Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, enrolling 354 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 528 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wisconsin Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Elementary (322 students): Woodside Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 12.4:1).
Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students) and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students) alongside Woodside Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodside Elementary compares
Woodside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Woodside Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Rapids School District, which includes Woodside Elementary.
$14,103
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 10.6%
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.
How Woodside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Wisconsin Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
267 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Mead Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Wrps Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pk Early Childhood
Standard public school
208 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Grove Elementary
Standard public school
178 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Central Oaks Academy
Standard public school
88 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodside Elementary
How many students attend Woodside Elementary?
Woodside Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Woodside Elementary?
32.1% of students at Woodside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodside Elementary is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodside Elementary?
Woodside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodside Elementary rank among schools in Wisconsin Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wisconsin Rapids on the city page.
Is Woodside Elementary a good school?
Woodside Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Besides Woodside Elementary, Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students), Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students), and Howe Elementary (336 students). See the Wisconsin Rapids School District district page for the complete list.
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