Northwood Elementary

Northwood School District
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
Charter School 145 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
145
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    125 (86.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (6.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (5.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northwood School District
Phone: (715)466-2297
Website: http://www.northwood.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 23
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 18
Gender Ratio