Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woodlawn School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)18%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Woodlawn CCSD 4 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Woodlawn School?
356 students attend Woodlawn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Woodlawn School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn School?
Woodlawn School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodlawn School offer ?
Woodlawn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Woodlawn School part of?
Woodlawn School is part of Woodlawn CCSD 4 School District.
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