Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J E Woodard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J E Woodard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J E Woodard Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J E Woodard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J E Woodard Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
14%
21%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J E Woodard Elementary School's ranking?
J E Woodard Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are J E Woodard Elementary School often compared to?
J E Woodard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. R. Baker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend J E Woodard Elementary School?
549 students attend J E Woodard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of J E Woodard Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J E Woodard Elementary School?
J E Woodard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does J E Woodard Elementary School offer ?
J E Woodard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is J E Woodard Elementary School part of?
J E Woodard Elementary School is part of Maury County School District.
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