Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodland Forrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodland Forrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodland Forrest Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodland Forrest 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 Woodland Forrest Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#811 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
79%
32%
White
16%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Forrest Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School is ranked #811 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Woodland Forrest Elementary School often compared to?
Woodland Forrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
489 students attend Woodland Forrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Woodland Forrest Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Woodland Forrest Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodland Forrest Elementary School part of?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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