Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodland Forrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodland Forrest Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodland Forrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Forrest Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#774 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
82%
32%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Forrest Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Woodland Forrest Elementary School often compared to?
Woodland Forrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
506 students attend Woodland Forrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Woodland Forrest Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodland Forrest Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodland Forrest Elementary School part of?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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