Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwestern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwestern Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Poplar, WI, encompassing approximately 470.9 square miles. The zone features an average distance of about 10.1 miles from the school to its edge, with some areas located as far as 21.8 miles away, and most families typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwestern Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Northwestern Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#866 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwestern Elementary School's ranking?
Northwestern Elementary School is ranked #866 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Northwestern Elementary School often compared to?
Northwestern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solon Springs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
515 students attend Northwestern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northwestern Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School offer ?
Northwestern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwestern Elementary School part of?
Northwestern Elementary School is part of Maple School District.
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