Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elmwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Elmwood Elementary serves the southeastern part of New Berlin, WI, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect Excellence
School Rankings
Elmwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#91 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
76%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood Elementary School's ranking?
Elmwood Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Elmwood Elementary School often compared to?
Elmwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poplar Creek Elementary School, Orchard Lane Elementary School, Ronald Reagan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
567 students attend Elmwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Elmwood Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmwood Elementary School offer ?
Elmwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elmwood Elementary School part of?
Elmwood Elementary School is part of New Berlin School District.
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