Woodlands School

Charter School 375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Woodlands School is a tuition-free, independent public charter school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee. Serving students from K4 through 8th grade, the school is founded on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. It emphasizes a student-centered approach that fosters independence, hands-on learning, and a deep sense of community, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and personal character in a diverse urban environment.

Beyond its core Montessori-based curriculum, Woodlands is known for its commitment to a well-rounded education that integrates arts, physical education, and environmental stewardship. The school prides itself on maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere where teachers act as guides to help students develop at their own pace. By prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academics, Woodlands School strives to prepare its graduates to be thoughtful, engaged citizens who are ready for the challenges of high school and beyond.

375

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodlands School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	66
Black	126
Asian	11
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
128 (34.1 %)
Black
126 (33.6 %)
Hispanic
66 (17.6 %)
Two or More
43 (11.5 %)
Asian
11 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Woodlands School Inc.
Phone:	(414)475-1600
Website:	http://www.woodlands-school.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 39

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 35