J E Woodard Elementary School

207 Rutherford Ln
Columbia, TN 38401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J E Woodard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

J E Woodard Elementary School's student population of 581 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers

School Rankings

J E Woodard Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J E Woodard Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#393 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
34%
45-49%
37%
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
17%
20%
White
63%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
(22-23)
13.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #393 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, Highland Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend J E Woodard Elementary School?
581 students attend J E Woodard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of J E Woodard Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does J E Woodard Elementary School offer ?
J E Woodard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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