At a glance
Reported students
313
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
313
Woodlands School: 313 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Woodlands School
Woodlands School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Milwaukee. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Woodlands School Inc. NCES reports 313 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (40.3%) and White (24.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Woodlands School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.6%
- Hispanic22%
- Black40.3%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Woodlands School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Environmental School Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 299 | 0.2 mi |
| Burbank Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 552 | 0.8 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary Elementary · Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 222 | 0.9 mi |
| Neeskara Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 356 | 1 mi |
| Story Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 365 | 1.1 mi |
| Pershing Elementary Elementary · West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 250 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodlands School
What grades does Woodlands School serve?
Woodlands School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Woodlands School Inc.
How many students attend Woodlands School?
Woodlands School reported 313 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 347 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodlands School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 313 students and 18.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Woodlands School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodlands School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Woodlands School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Woodlands School in?
Woodlands School is part of Woodlands School Inc, based in Milwaukee, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Woodlands School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawley Environmental School (0.2 mi), Burbank Elementary (0.8 mi), Jefferson Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.