Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Woodridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 11%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Science Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodridge Elementary School's student population of 601 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Woodridge Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
81%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Woodridge Elementary School often compared to?
Woodridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belt Line Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Woodridge Elementary School?
601 students attend Woodridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Woodridge Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodridge Elementary School?
Woodridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodridge Elementary School offer ?
Woodridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Woodridge Elementary School part of?
Woodridge Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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5 11/19/2013
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