The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Social studies. The lowest is 58% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Elmwood Elementary
Elmwood Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in the Elmwood School District, the single K-12 system that educates children in this small Pierce County village. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Enrollment is small, with classes that run from pre-K through each elementary grade.
The student body is almost entirely white, with a very small Hispanic population and even fewer students identifying as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with Individualized Education Plans and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school about how it supports those groups.
On state assessments, the school posted proficiency rates that mix solid performance with room for growth. In third grade math and English language arts, roughly three in five students scored proficient or above. Fourth graders did somewhat better in math, with a clear majority reaching proficiency. In fourth grade English language arts, the share was slightly lower. Fourth grade science and social studies both landed in a similar range, with a majority of students scoring proficient. Taken together, the school's overall proficiency level sits below the midpoint when compared to other districts in Pierce County. A parent considering the school may want to discuss with staff how the school addresses the subjects and grade levels where proficiency is lower.
Because Elmwood Elementary serves only early elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. That is expected for a school that ends at fourth grade.
The village of Elmwood is rural and small, with a slowly declining population. The village describes itself as providing rural living with highway access to Menomonie and the broader Twin Cities region for commuters. The school building itself is near the village center; the athletic fields double as a community gathering space during the annual UFO Days festival. Housing values in the area are below the statewide median, and the mortgage costs are relatively modest compared to national benchmarks, making this a more affordable market than many parts of Wisconsin. No major new housing developments or commercial projects were identified in available sources, and the village government and school district are likely the primary local employers.
The district brief did not surface any recent changes of lasting impact, so there is little publicly reported about shifts in programming, facilities, or leadership that would alter a family's decision today.
Elmwood Elementary is a small rural school with a largely homogenous student population and a moderate poverty rate. Its state test results show a majority of students meeting proficiency in most subjects and grades tested, though the overall picture sits below the county median. Families who value a compact, familiar setting where the school is integrated into the village's civic life and who are comfortable with a modest academic profile may find it a reasonable fit. Those looking for stronger comparative performance or more demographic diversity would want to look further.
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