Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodman Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodman Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
40%
22%
Black
14%
7%
White
29%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodman Elementary School's ranking?
Woodman Elementary School is ranked #1100 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Woodman Elementary School often compared to?
Woodman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodge Literacy Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Woodman Elementary School?
561 students attend Woodman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Woodman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodman Elementary School?
Woodman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodman Elementary School offer ?
Woodman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodman Elementary School part of?
Woodman Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodman Elementary School located?
Woodman Elementary School is located in the Southwest Wichita neighborhood of Wichita, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Southwest Wichita.
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