Northwoods Community Elementary

Rhinelander School District
9086 County Road K
Harshaw, WI 54529
97 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Northwoods Community Elementary, located in the rural setting of Harshaw, Wisconsin, operates as part of the School District of Rhinelander. The school serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding Northwoods region, emphasizing a community-focused approach to education. By leveraging its affiliation with the larger Rhinelander district, the school is able to provide students with a structured curriculum while maintaining the intimate, supportive atmosphere typical of a smaller community-based elementary school.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development within a safe and engaging environment. Through its official website, the school maintains clear lines of communication with families, offering resources and updates that highlight its commitment to local educational standards. As a vital hub for Harshaw-area families, Northwoods Community Elementary prioritizes foundational skill-building and character development, aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
97
Total Students
7.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    90 (92.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rhinelander School District
Phone: (715)282-8200
Website: http://www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 18
Gender Ratio