Woodlawn Early Childhood Center serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center's student population of 263 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
3%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
25%
7%
White
24%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
263 students attend Woodlawn Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Woodlawn Early Childhood Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Early Childhood Center offer ?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Woodlawn Early Childhood Center part of?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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