Woodson Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Woodson Elementary School?
345 students attend Woodson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Woodson Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodson Elementary School?
Woodson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodson Elementary School offer ?
Woodson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodson Elementary School part of?
Woodson Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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