Northwestern Elementary

Maple School District
10465 E US Highway 2
Poplar, WI 54864
515 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Northwestern Elementary, located in Poplar, Wisconsin, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Northwestern School District. As part of the "Northwestern Tigers" community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and comprehensive learning environment for students in their foundational years. The school is situated along US Highway 2, positioning it as a central hub for families in the surrounding rural area of Douglas County.

The institution emphasizes both academic development and character building, striving to prepare students for their future transitions to middle and high school. By leveraging the resources of the broader Northwestern School District, the elementary school maintains a commitment to modern educational standards while fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. Families interested in specific curriculum details, district calendars, or staff directories can find comprehensive information through their official website at [www.nw-tigers.org](http://www.nw-tigers.org).
515
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    472 (91.7%)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.0%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.0%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
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: Maple School District
Phone: (715)364-8465
Website: http://www.nw-tigers.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 133
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 65
Kindergarten 68
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 79
Gender Ratio