Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodland Heights Elementary serves the southern part of Mooresville, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 20 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Woodland Heights Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Heights Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)86%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
2%
24%
White
83%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Woodland Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Woodland Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Norman Elementary School, Coddle Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School?
594 students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Woodland Heights Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodland Heights Elementary School?
Woodland Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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 Iredell-Statesville Schools.
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