Serving 311 students in grades 3-5, Woodside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)36%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
41%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Woodside Elementary School?
311 students attend Woodside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Woodside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodside Elementary School?
Woodside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodside Elementary School offer ?
Woodside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Woodside Elementary School part of?
Woodside Elementary School is part of Hartford Public Schools School District.
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