Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Woodland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodland Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Woodland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
8%
11%

Black
4%
32%

White
84%
51%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
325 students attend Woodland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Woodland Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodland Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Woodland Elementary School part of?
Woodland Elementary School is part of Randolph County School District.
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