Thurston Woods Elementary

Public PK, KG-8

 5966 N 35th St
       Milwaukee, WI  53209-4055


(414) 393-2800

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1048th of 1,067 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,680 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.0%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.1% Help


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Compare Details Thurston Woods Elementary ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 88th among 106 ranked elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thurston Woods Elementary ranks worse than 99.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.34. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thurston Woods Elementary is 16.9. 67 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thurston Woods Elementary is $14,680. 74 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thurston Woods Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thurston Woods Elementary 1048th of 1067 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Thurston Woods Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Thurston Woods Elementary 634th of 640 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Thurston Woods Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 411th of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thurston Woods Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Thurston Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.77 595th 633 6.0%
2005 15.59 551st 632 12.8%
2006 4.04 678th 712 4.8%
2007 5.21 659th 689 4.4%
2008 0.53 1014th 1021 0.7%
2009 0.93 1018th 1030 1.2%
2010 2.57 1020th 1045 2.4%
2011 0.86 1032nd 1046 1.3%
2012 2.58 1011th 1045 3.3%
2013 1.69 1038th 1053 1.4%
2014 1.99 1038th 1061 2.2%
2015 2.55 1045th 1076 2.9%
2016 2.54 1053rd 1075 2.0%
2017 2.66 1039th 1071 3.0%
2018 2.09 1002nd 1025 2.2%
2019 2.11 1016th 1037 2.0%
2021 3.70 1025th 1050 2.4%
2022 2.46 1055th 1067 1.1%
2023 2.73 1048th 1067 1.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Thurston Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.67 716th 721 0.7%
2019 14.22 728th 742 1.9%
2021 16.77 708th 746 5.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Thurston Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.32 982nd 997 1.5%
2019 2.54 983rd 1002 1.9%
2021 4.34 980th 1004 2.4%
2022 2.84 1012th 1017 0.5%
2023 3.15 998th 1010 1.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Thurston Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.89 958th 997 3.9%
2019 3.34 974th 1002 2.8%
2021 5.18 967th 1003 3.6%
2022 3.65 989th 1017 2.8%
2023 3.86 982nd 1011 2.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thurston Woods Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thurston Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.49 359th 382 6.0%
2007 3.19 349th 366 4.6%
2008 0.41 513th 519 1.2%
2009 1.87 508th 521 2.5%
2010 0.60 533rd 539 1.1%
2011 1.17 539th 549 1.8%
2012 0.12 553rd 559 1.1%
2013 2.13 552nd 569 3.0%
2014 1.67 573rd 585 2.1%
2015 3.10 587th 612 4.1%
2016 2.19 604th 609 0.8%
2017 2.73 591st 612 3.4%
2018 3.53 551st 579 4.8%
2019 3.06 573rd 594 3.5%
2021 3.94 593rd 613 3.3%
2022 4.89 586th 617 5.0%
2023 3.34 634th 640 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Thurston Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.62 406th 417 2.6%
2019 16.54 410th 414 1.0%
2021 22.42 369th 437 15.6%
2022 48.75 192nd 421 54.4%
2023 17.90 435th 439 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thurston Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.18 472nd 489 3.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thurston Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.16 509th 551 7.6%
2019 3.70 532nd 557 4.5%
2021 3.30 571st 574 0.5%
2022 5.14 552nd 576 4.2%
2023 3.81 570th 579 1.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thurston Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.30 526th 551 4.5%
2019 4.38 535th 557 3.9%
2021 7.00 537th 572 6.1%
2022 6.79 543rd 577 5.9%
2023 3.66 588th 591 0.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Thurston Woods Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 68 206 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 81 246 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1994 78 255 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1995 68 286 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 68 286 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 56 301 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 34 311 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 23 337 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 19 348 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 373
2001 18 346 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 15 346 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 15 346 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 21 398 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 28 441 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 22 454 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 23 424 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 20 408 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2009 21 435 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2010 22 463 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2011 17 448 1 9 0 0 2 0 477
2012 16 433 1 5 2 0 4 0 461
2013 19 474 2 12 2 0 0 0 509
2014 13 446 3 12 3 0 0 0 477
2015 12 466 3 16 2 0 2 0 501
2016 12 417 2 13 4 0 1 0 449
2017 6 362 2 12 5 0 9 0 396
2018 4 392 0 15 2 0 8 0 421
2019 5 384 0 11 1 0 10 0 411
2020 4 411 0 18 2 0 7 0 442
2021 4 362 1 20 2 0 6 0 395
2022 4 350 0 32 1 0 6 0 393
2023 5 309 0 23 1 0 17 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thurston Woods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 286 12.0 23.8 52.8
1993 338 18.9 17.9 67.5
1994 341 18.3 18.6 66
1995 363 16.2 22.4 65.8
1996 363 16.2 22.4 65.8
1997 364 16.7 21.8 65.7
1998 351 14.3 24.5 64.4
1999 366 15.3 23.9 73.2
2000 373 17.8 21.0 71
2001 365 19.5 18.7 69
2002 373 25.4 14.7 92.2
2003 373 25.4 14.7 92.2
2004 425 31.0 13.7 90.4
2005 472 32.0 14.8 n/a
2006 483 27.0 17.9 n/a
2007 453 26.0 17.4 89.8
2008 437 28.1 15.6 89.9
2009 471 29.4 16.0 89.4
2010 496 30.5 16.2 92.3
2011 477 31.0 15.3 93.1
2012 461 23.4 19.6 95
2013 509 27.9 18.1 95.3
2014 477 30.0 15.8 95.6
2015 501 n/a n/a 94.2
2016 449 21.0 21.3 85.3
2017 396 27.0 14.6 92.4
2018 421 16.6 25.3 83.4
2019 411 25.1 16.3 89.8
2020 442 25.7 17.1 98.4
2021 395 22.7 17.4 94.9
2022 393 20.2 19.4 95.2
2023 355 20.9 16.9 94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thurston Woods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 286 12.0 23.8 52.8
1993 338 18.9 17.9 67.5
1994 341 18.3 18.6 66
1995 363 16.2 22.4 65.8
1996 363 16.2 22.4 65.8
1997 364 16.7 21.8 65.7
1998 351 14.3 24.5 64.4
1999 366 15.3 23.9 73.2
2000 373 17.8 21.0 71
2001 365 19.5 18.7 69
2002 373 25.4 14.7 92.2
2003 373 25.4 14.7 92.2
2004 425 31.0 13.7 90.4
2005 472 32.0 14.8 n/a
2006 483 27.0 17.9 n/a
2007 453 26.0 17.4 89.8
2008 437 28.1 15.6 89.9
2009 471 29.4 16.0 89.4
2010 496 30.5 16.2 92.3
2011 477 31.0 15.3 93.1
2012 461 23.4 19.6 95
2013 509 27.9 18.1 95.3
2014 477 30.0 15.8 95.6
2015 501 n/a n/a 94.2
2016 449 21.0 21.3 85.3
2017 396 27.0 14.6 92.4
2018 421 16.6 25.3 83.4
2019 411 25.1 16.3 89.8
2020 442 25.7 17.1 98.4
2021 395 22.7 17.4 94.9
2022 393 20.2 19.4 95.2
2023 355 20.9 16.9 94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thurston Woods Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,924 (14.8%) $11,042 (85.2%) $12,966
2020 $2,044 (16.5%) $10,317 (83.5%) $12,361
2021 $2,901 (19.8%) $11,780 (80.2%) $14,680

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thurston Woods Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1016th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1048th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.2%
Ranks 573rd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 634th of 640 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thurston Woods Elementary)00
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.413.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thurston Woods Elementary)03.6
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)21.216.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thurston Woods Elementary)6.84
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)18.517.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thurston Woods Elementary)4.64
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Thurston Woods Elementary)6.88
 1.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)24.128.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Thurston Woods Elementary)11.44.2
 7.2%
   4th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)21.819.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thurston Woods Elementary)9.10
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.514.1
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thurston Woods Elementary)30
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thurston Woods Elementary)3.23.9
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)19.515.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thurston Woods Elementary)03.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.79.9
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thurston Woods Elementary)6.70
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)24.220.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thurston Woods Elementary)3.30
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.39.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thurston Woods Elementary)9.10
 9.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)1916.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thurston Woods Elementary)30
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)13.16.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Thurston Woods Elementary)12.10
 12.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)25.132.1
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Thurston Woods Elementary)15.20
 15.2%
   8th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)24.822.2
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411355
 13.6%
African American384309
 19.5%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1123
 109.1%
Pacific Islander00
White55
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.8%94.1%
 4.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Thurston Woods Elementary.

Thurston Woods Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Thurston Woods Elementary are 87% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% White.


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