Woodridge Elementary

www.portage.k12.wi.us/schools/woodridge/

220 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Woodridge Elementary School is located in Portage, Wisconsin, and serves as a key educational institution within the Portage Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, offering a curriculum designed to build academic proficiency while encouraging social-emotional growth. As part of the Portage public school system, Woodridge aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors through collaborative teaching and community engagement.

The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to the mission of the Portage Community School District, Woodridge Elementary works to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and engaged. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district resources, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.portage.k12.wi.us.

220

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	20
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
179 (81.4 %)
Hispanic
20 (9.1 %)
Two or More
15 (6.8 %)
Black
5 (2.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Community School District
Phone:	(608)742-3494
Website:	http://www.portage.k12.wi.us/schools/woodridge/
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
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

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 119