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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: J E Woodard Elementary serves the southwest part of Columbia, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 21.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.5 miles away.
- 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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.
School Reviews
Review J E Woodard Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
