Northwoods Elementary

www.ecasd.us/northwoods-elementary/home

304 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northwoods Elementary is a public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Eau Claire Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. With a curriculum centered on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, Northwoods emphasizes the development of foundational skills while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners.

Beyond its academic program, the school prioritizes the "whole child" by offering various extracurricular activities and support services designed to boost student well-being. The school prides itself on strong community engagement, often encouraging parents and local stakeholders to participate in the educational process. By promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and empathy, Northwoods Elementary strives to prepare its students for success both within the classroom and as contributing members of their community.

304

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwoods Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	13
Black	6
Asian	22
Two or More	35
American Indian	6

White
222 (73.0%)
Two or More
35 (11.5%)
Asian
22 (7.2%)
Hispanic
13 (4.3%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
American Indian
6 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Eau Claire Area School District
Phone:	(715)852-4100
Website:	http://www.ecasd.us/northwoods-elementary/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 42

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 59