Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodward Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodward Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodward Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1647 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
93%
18%
Black
4%
36%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodward Elementary School's ranking?
Woodward Elementary School is ranked #1647 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Woodward Elementary School often compared to?
Woodward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashford Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Woodward Elementary School?
544 students attend Woodward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Woodward Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodward Elementary School?
Woodward Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodward Elementary School offer ?
Woodward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodward Elementary School part of?
Woodward Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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