Woodland Park Elementary School

611 Meadow Ln
Norfolk, NE 68702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Woodland Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in NE
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Woodland Park Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
208 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodland Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Park Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#253 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
21%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
71%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodland Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Park Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Woodland Park Elementary School?
208 students attend Woodland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Woodland Park Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Park Elementary School?
Woodland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodland Park Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Woodland Park Elementary School part of?
Woodland Park Elementary School is part of Norfolk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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