NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northwood Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Northwood School District school district, located in Minong, WI with about 151 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Northwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northwood Elementary is a public school located in Minong, Wisconsin, serving as a key educational institution within the Northwood School District. The school provides a supportive learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their future educational journeys. As part of a smaller, rural school district, it emphasizes a tight-knit community feel where students receive individualized attention and a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet state standards.

Beyond standard academics, the school is integrated into the broader Northwood district, which is known for its commitment to combining traditional classroom instruction with technology and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s location in the scenic Northwoods region allows it to foster a unique connection to the local environment. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub, offering resources and programs aimed at promoting student success and active parental involvement in the educational process.

For more information, contact Northwood Elementary at (715) 466-2297 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859-9483
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NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Minong, WI with about 151 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Northwood School District
Total Students:
151
Teachers:
17.07
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 151 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.1%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.0%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.