Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodmeade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodmeade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Woodmeade Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodmeade Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodmeade Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
39%
10%
Black
27%
32%
White
20%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodmeade Elementary School's ranking?
Woodmeade Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Woodmeade Elementary School?
344 students attend Woodmeade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Woodmeade Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodmeade Elementary School?
Woodmeade Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Woodmeade Elementary School offer ?
Woodmeade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodmeade Elementary School part of?
Woodmeade Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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