Enrollment
201
Elementary
DISTRICT 182 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PORTAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551206002711
Woodridge Elementary
333 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901 · (608) 742-3494 · Columbia County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL201 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
94 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 102 | 51% |
| Grade 1 | 99 | 49% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Portage Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Woodridge Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Elementary this school | 201 | 46.8% | N/A |
| Sunrise Elementary Sturgeon Bay | 214 | 49.5% | 58.4% |
| Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center Platteville | 205 | 47.8% | N/A |
| Tower Rock Elementary Prairie du Sac | 213 | 43.7% | 53.0% |
| E W Luther Elementary South Milwaukee | 197 | 43.1% | 63.5% |
| Almond-Bancroft Elementary Almond | 171 | 49.1% | 39.6% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Woodridge Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Columbia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 201 | #898 of 1,157 | #9 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #262 of 901 | #3 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.1% | #374 of 901 | #2 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.8% | #468 of 1,064 | #3 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
201
+41 (+26%) vs 2020
-8% since 2010-11, when it was 219
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 201 | 16.9 | 11.9:1 | 47% (94) |
| 2023-24 | 201 | 15.2 | 13.2:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 220 | 18.4 | 12.0:1 | 63% (138) |
| 2020-21 | 160 | 12 | 13.3:1 | 48% (77) |
| 2017-18 | 149 | 12.8 | 11.7:1 | 41% (61) |
| 2015-16 | 154 | 12 | 12.8:1 | 48% (74) |
| 2010-11 | 219 | 16 | 13.7:1 | 10% (22) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Woodridge Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 35% (149 to 201); teachers up 32% (12.8 to 16.9).
About Woodridge Elementary
As a small elementary school, Woodridge Elementary serves students in Portage, Wisconsin. It offers kindergarten through 1 and has 201 students enrolled. By comparison, elementary schools in Wisconsin enroll about 323 students on average.
A total of 8 schools make up Portage Community School District, with 1,956 students enrolled.
More than half of the students at Woodridge Elementary are White (72%). The remaining shares are 17% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 3% Black. Census estimates put the White share of Columbia County's population at about 91%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Woodridge Elementary scores 45%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. The school has 16.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Wisconsin, the average ratio is 14.7:1. Federal data show 47% of students (94) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 15 points above the 32% average for public schools in Columbia County.
Columbia County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $85,351 a year, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. There are 31 public schools in the county, enrolling about 8,498, Woodridge Elementary among them.
Portage Partnering Preschool is less than a tenth of a mile from Woodridge Elementary, the shortest distance to any other public school. The five-mile area around Woodridge Elementary holds 6 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Fringe. That means it sits in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 41 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The ratio was 13.3:1 in 2020-21 and 11.9:1 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Woodridge Elementary. You can also rate the school on this page.
Columbia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,272
Census ACS
Median income
$85,351
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
31
8,498 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Portage Community School District
- Portage HighHigh · 600 students
- Muir ElementaryElementary · 439 students
- Wayne Bartels MiddleMiddle · 422 students
- Portage Partnering PreschoolElementary · 129 students
- Lewiston ElementaryElementary · 84 students
- Endeavor ElementaryElementary · 57 students
Other schools in Portage
- Portage HighHigh · 600 students
- Muir ElementaryElementary · 439 students
- Wayne Bartels MiddleMiddle · 422 students
- Portage Partnering PreschoolElementary · 129 students
- Lewiston ElementaryElementary · 84 students
- Portage Academy of AchievementHigh · 24 students
Other Woodridge Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 7 states are named Woodridge Elementary. Woodridge Elementary is the 9th largest of the 9.
- Woodridge Elementary SchoolPeninsula, OH · 904 students
- Woodridge Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 833 students
- Woodridge ElementarySacramento, CA · 814 students
- Woodridge ElementaryBellevue, WA · 554 students
- Woodridge Elementary SchoolStone Mountain, GA · 444 students
Nearby schools
- Portage Partnering Preschool0.1 mi · 129
- Muir Elementary0.1 mi · 439
- Wayne Bartels Middle0.2 mi · 422
- Portage Academy of Achievement0.2 mi · 24
- Portage High0.3 mi · 600
- DOC: Columbia Correctional Institution1.5 mi · 6
Frequently asked questions
About Woodridge ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Woodridge Elementary?
Woodridge Elementary enrolls approximately 201 students in grades KG-01.
Is Woodridge Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Woodridge Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-01.
How many teachers does Woodridge Elementary have?
Woodridge Elementary employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Woodridge Elementary?
Student demographics at Woodridge Elementary are roughly 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Black, 7% Two or more.
What district is Woodridge Elementary in?
Woodridge Elementary is part of Portage Community School District.
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