Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
61%
33%
Black
35%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
213 students attend Woodland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Woodland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodland Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Woodland Elementary School part of?
Woodland Elementary School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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