Elmwood High

Summary:

Elmwood High is a public high school located in Elmwood, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 90 students. This school is part of the Elmwood School District, which is ranked 41 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Elmwood High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Wisconsin, reaching as high as 12th out of 431 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages, with 76% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Social Studies, 72.22% in English Language Arts, 66.67% in Mathematics, and 66.67% in Science. Elmwood High has also maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4% to 15.2% over the past five years. The school's performance on these key metrics is notably higher than the Elmwood School District and the state of Wisconsin as a whole.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Glenwood City High, Boyceville High, Ellsworth High, and Baldwin-Woodville High, Elmwood High outperforms them in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student group performance. This consistent high performance, along with the school's small size and the Elmwood School District's overall high ranking, suggest that Elmwood High is providing a high-quality education that sets it apart from the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740-8664

(715) 639-2721

District: Elmwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,640

Feeder schools for Elmwood High:

Elementary:	Elmwood Elementary
Middle:	Elmwood Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 90

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elmwood High ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elmwood High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmwood High is 8.4. (See more...)

Compare Elmwood High employs 10.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmwood High is $16,640.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elmwood High:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood High 12^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Elmwood High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Elmwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood School District 41^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elmwood High

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Rank History for all students at Elmwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	73.45	83^rd	437	81.0%
2009	61.89	187^th	438	57.3%
2010	44.48	353^rd	450	21.6%
2011	49.07	315^th	445	29.2%
2012	71.96	102^nd	452	77.4%
2013	55.03	242^nd	457	47.0%
2014	44.25	323^rd	462	30.1%
2015	59.27	235^th	466	49.6%
2016	50.43	197^th	408	51.7%
2018	47.39	217^th	410	47.1%
2021	26.25	303^rd	390	22.3%
2022	29.94	297^th	391	24.0%
2023	70.77	96^th	415	76.9%
2024	94.91	12^th	431	97.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elmwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.37	117^th	226	48.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Elmwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	33.21	247^th	343	28.0%
2023	88.62	21^st	329	93.6%
2024	96.44	5^th	353	98.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Elmwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	54.34	140^th	334	58.1%
2023	49.56	178^th	359	50.4%
2024	90.66	19^th	365	94.8%

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Rank History for White students at Elmwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.76	19^th	300	93.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Elmwood High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	146	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	146
1990	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
1991	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1992	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
1993	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1994	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1995	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	147
1996	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	147
1997	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1998	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1999	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
2000	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
2001	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2002	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
2003	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
2004	120	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	120
2005	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
2006	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
2007	126	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	127
2008	117	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	118
2009	107	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	109
2010	113	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	114
2011	103	0	0	1	1	0	0	105
2012	101	1	0	2	0	0	0	104
2013	109	1	0	2	1	0	0	113
2014	109	1	1	4	1	0	0	116
2015	99	1	1	2	1	0	0	104
2016	98	0	1	3	1	0	1	104
2017	89	0	1	3	0	0	0	93
2018	71	0	0	2	0	0	0	73
2019	81	1	0	5	0	0	0	87
2020	91	1	0	6	1	0	1	100
2021	87	1	0	8	3	0	1	100
2022	82	0	0	7	1	0	2	92
2023	82	1	0	6	0	0	1	90
2024	83	1	0	4	0	0	2	90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elmwood High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	146	14.0	10.4	11.6
1990	137	14.0	9.7	12.4
1991	128	14.0	9.1	18
1992	125	14.0	8.9	22.4
1993	127	14.6	8.7	20.5
1994	127	15.1	8.4	16.5
1995	147	12.4	11.9	21.8
1996	147	12.4	11.9	21.8
1997	151	12.7	11.9	18.5
1998	155	12.7	12.2	18.1
1999	144	13.3	10.8	22.2
2000	141	13.3	10.6	19.9
2001	140	12.5	11.2	26.4
2002	126	12.3	10.2	26.2
2003	126	12.3	10.2	26.2
2004	120	12.7	9.4	27.5
2005	133	11.3	11.8	n/a
2006	125	11.2	11.2	n/a
2007	127	10.2	12.5	15
2008	118	10.4	11.3	18.6
2009	109	8.2	13.3	22
2010	114	8.2	13.8	28.9
2011	105	8.0	13.0	38.1
2012	104	7.0	14.7	40.4
2013	113	7.8	14.4	41.6
2014	116	8.6	13.4	33.6
2015	104	n/a	n/a	30.8
2016	104	10.0	10.4	31.7
2017	93	9.0	10.2	19.4
2018	73	9.0	8.0	20.5
2019	87	9.1	9.4	35.6
2020	100	10.3	9.6	37
2021	100	9.8	10.1	46
2022	92	10.6	8.6	29.3
2023	90	10.4	8.5	31.1
2024	90	10.6	8.4	36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elmwood High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	146	14.0	10.4	11.6
1990	137	14.0	9.7	12.4
1991	128	14.0	9.1	18
1992	125	14.0	8.9	22.4
1993	127	14.6	8.7	20.5
1994	127	15.1	8.4	16.5
1995	147	12.4	11.9	21.8
1996	147	12.4	11.9	21.8
1997	151	12.7	11.9	18.5
1998	155	12.7	12.2	18.1
1999	144	13.3	10.8	22.2
2000	141	13.3	10.6	19.9
2001	140	12.5	11.2	26.4
2002	126	12.3	10.2	26.2
2003	126	12.3	10.2	26.2
2004	120	12.7	9.4	27.5
2005	133	11.3	11.8	n/a
2006	125	11.2	11.2	n/a
2007	127	10.2	12.5	15
2008	118	10.4	11.3	18.6
2009	109	8.2	13.3	22
2010	114	8.2	13.8	28.9
2011	105	8.0	13.0	38.1
2012	104	7.0	14.7	40.4
2013	113	7.8	14.4	41.6
2014	116	8.6	13.4	33.6
2015	104	n/a	n/a	30.8
2016	104	10.0	10.4	31.7
2017	93	9.0	10.2	19.4
2018	73	9.0	8.0	20.5
2019	87	9.1	9.4	35.6
2020	100	10.3	9.6	37
2021	100	9.8	10.1	46
2022	92	10.6	8.6	29.3
2023	90	10.4	8.5	31.1
2024	90	10.6	8.4	36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmwood High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$87 (0.6%)	$15,538 (99.4%)	$15,626
2020	$700 (4.1%)	$16,176 (95.9%)	$16,876
2021	$783 (4.7%)	$15,857 (95.3%)	$16,640

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmwood High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Elmwood High)	36.8	72.2	35.4%
10th Grade Social Studies (Elmwood School District)	36.8	72.2	35.4%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	87	90	3.4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	82	1.2%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	31.1%	4.5%

Schools Near Elmwood High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elmwood High	Public	9-12	213 S Scott St	Elmwood	54740	Pierce County	Elmwood School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 639-2721	90	11	8.4	36.7%	83 (92.2%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	94.9	12^th of 431 public high schools	97.2%		70.8	96^th of 415 public high schools	76.9%	84	72.2	66.7	66.7								76.0		$16,640	$783	$15,857
Spring Valley High	Public	9-12	S1450 County Road CC	Spring Valley	54767	Pierce County	Spring Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 778-5554	182	14	13.2	20.9%	174 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	51.1	214^th of 431 public high schools	50.3%		79.5	61^st of 415 public high schools	85.3%	153	26.9	53.9	53.9								42.2		$12,941	$363	$12,578
Plum City High	Public	6-12	907 Main St	Plum City	54761	Pierce County	Plum City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 647-2591	120	14	8.7	37.5%	99 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)	44.1	257^th of 431 public high schools	40.4%		46.5	224^th of 415 public high schools	46.0%	33	43.8			60.0	46.2	66.7	70.0	53.9	66.7	66.7	42.3	58.3	$15,512	$523	$14,990
Menomonie High	Public	9-12	1715 5th St W	Menomonie	54751	Dunn County	Menomonie Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 232-2606	969	65	14.9	35.7%	770 (79.5%)	10 (1.0%)	52 (5.4%)	85 (8.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.3%)	43.8	259^th of 431 public high schools	39.9%		34.9	286^th of 415 public high schools	31.1%	27	37.8	43.5	44.6								43.7		$12,203	$513	$11,690
Durand Middle/High	Public	6-12	604 7th Ave E	Durand	54736	Pepin County	Durand-Arkansaw School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 672-8917	532	41	12.8	37.8%	481 (90.4%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	70	103^rd of 431 public high schools	76.1%		51.4	193^rd of 415 public high schools	53.5%	90	65.3	54.2	45.8	51.4	48.0	48.3	51.4	57.3	55.2	56.9	50.0	39.7	$12,229	$617	$11,612
Ellsworth High	Public	9-12	323 Hillcrest St	Ellsworth	54011	Pierce County	Ellsworth Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 273-3904	527	37	14.1	29.0%	482 (91.5%)	4 (0.8%)	21 (4.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	61	157^th of 431 public high schools	63.6%		72.7	87^th of 415 public high schools	79.0%	70	48.5	45.4	46.2								61.5		$12,188	$609	$11,579
Baldwin-Woodville High	Public	9-12	1000 13th Ave	Baldwin	54002	St. Croix County	Baldwin-Woodville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 684-3321	508	32	15.7	23.6%	452 (89.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.5%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	74.8	80^th of 431 public high schools	81.4%		76	69^th of 415 public high schools	83.4%	11	50.4	60.9	64.4								50.4		$13,463	$437	$13,027
Glenwood City High	Public	9-12	850 Maple St	Glenwood City	54013	St. Croix County	Glenwood City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 265-4266	203	16	12.9	31.5%	190 (93.6%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	88.9	25^th of 431 public high schools	94.2%		72.4	90^th of 415 public high schools	78.3%	65	65.9	65.9	61.4								63.0		$13,173	$372	$12,801
Boyceville High	Public	9-12	1031 Tiffany St	Boyceville	54725	Dunn County	Boyceville Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 643-3647	209	15	13.5	42.6%	191 (91.4%)	3 (1.4%)	13 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	26.6	345^th of 431 public high schools	20.0%		50.5	199^th of 415 public high schools	52.0%	146	25.5	31.9	34.0								46.0		$15,224	$1,352	$13,873

Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood High

What is the racial makeup of Elmwood High?

Students at Elmwood High are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Elmwood High?

Elmwood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elmwood Elementary
Middle : Elmwood Middle

What district is Elmwood High in?

Elmwood School District

Is Elmwood High a good school?

Yes! Elmwood High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Elmwood High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 90 students attended Elmwood High.

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