Woodland Elementary School

8420 Sunbury
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Woodland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Woodland Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
256 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Woodland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#2009 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Woodland Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
39%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
43%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Woodland Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
98%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodland Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Elementary School is ranked #2009 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Woodland Elementary School often compared to?
Woodland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Primary, Grannemann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
256 students attend Woodland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Woodland Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodland Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Woodland Elementary School part of?
Woodland Elementary School is part of Jennings School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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