Woodland Heights Elementary School

225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Woodland Heights Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Heights Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#404 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
40%
25-29%
51%
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
83%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodland Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School?
303 students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Woodland Heights Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Heights Elementary School?
Woodland Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodland Heights Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodland Heights Elementary School part of?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is part of Laconia School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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