Woodland Heights Elementary School

288 Forest Lake Boulevard
Mooresville, NC 28117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Woodland Heights Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
609 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Heights Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#131 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
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86%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodland Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodland Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodland Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
3%
25%
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White
84%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Woodland Heights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodland Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodland Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodland Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodland Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Woodland Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Woodland Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Norman Elementary School, Coddle Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School?
609 students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Woodland Heights Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Heights Elementary School?
Woodland Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Woodland Heights Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodland Heights Elementary School part of?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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