Woodruff Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
80%
19%
White
19%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Woodruff Elementary School?
235 students attend Woodruff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Woodruff Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodruff Elementary School?
Woodruff Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodruff Elementary School offer ?
Woodruff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Woodruff Elementary School part of?
Woodruff Elementary School is part of Helena/ West Helena School District.
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