Woodland Elementary School

1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #101
Alexandria, MN 56308
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Woodland Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#414 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Woodland Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Woodland Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
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White
87%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Woodland Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodland Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Elementary School is ranked #414 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
423 students attend Woodland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Woodland Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
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 Alexandria Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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