Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Woodruff, WI, encompassing approximately 106.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Crew Not Passengers
School Rankings
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
81%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School's ranking?
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School is ranked #532 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School often compared to?
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minocqua Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School?
514 students attend Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School?
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School offer ?
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School part of?
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School is part of Woodruff J1 School District.
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