North Woods International School

www.lacrosseschools.org

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Woods International School, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a distinguished public elementary school within the School District of La Crosse that operates as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The school is defined by its commitment to the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), which emphasizes a global-minded curriculum, inquiry-based learning, and the development of students as critical thinkers. By integrating international perspectives into daily instruction, North Woods aims to prepare children to be responsible, engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its academic framework, North Woods is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school prioritizes hands-on learning experiences and holistic development, encouraging students to take agency in their education. As part of the La Crosse school district, it offers a unique educational alternative that blends rigorous academic standards with the cultivation of cultural awareness, making it a prominent choice for families seeking a globally focused primary education in the region.

294

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Woods International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	36
Black	20
Asian	34
Two or More	38

White
166 (56.5 %)
Two or More
38 (12.9 %)
Hispanic
36 (12.2 %)
Asian
34 (11.6 %)
Black
20 (6.8 %)

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:	La Crosse School District
Phone:	(608)789-7000
Website:	http://www.lacrosseschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
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 29

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47