Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J E Woodard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J E Woodard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J E Woodard Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J E Woodard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J E Woodard Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
13%
21%
White
67%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J E Woodard Elementary School's ranking?
J E Woodard Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are J E Woodard Elementary School often compared to?
J E Woodard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. R. Baker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend J E Woodard Elementary School?
553 students attend J E Woodard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of J E Woodard Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J E Woodard Elementary School?
J E Woodard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does J E Woodard Elementary School offer ?
J E Woodard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is J E Woodard Elementary School part of?
J E Woodard Elementary School is part of Maury County School District.
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