Serving 732 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wood Elementary serves the southwest part of Arlington, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles, with most families typically driving 5-10 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wood Elementary School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
732 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2949 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
36%
54%
Black
16%
13%
White
36%
24%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Wood Elementary School is ranked #2949 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wood Elementary School often compared to?
Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James F Delaney Elementary School, Benbrook Elementary School, Silver Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wood Elementary School?
732 students attend Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Wood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wood Elementary School?
Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wood Elementary School offer ?
Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wood Elementary School part of?
Wood Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wood Elementary School located?
Wood Elementary School is located in the Southwest Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Arlington.
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