Woodlawn Early Childhood Center (2025-26 Ranking)

4000 Lower Beaver Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 215 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center's student population of 215 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

215 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
2023	255
2022	263
2021	220
2020	301
2019	301
2018	285
2017	285
2016	237
2015	232
2014	265
2013	251

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
2023	12
2022	12
2021	13
2020	14
2019	14
2018	11
2017	11
2016	10
2015	10
2014	13
2013	11

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The of Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	21:1	14:1	15:1
2022	22:1	14:1	15:1
2021	17:1	14:1	14:1
2020	22:1	14:1	14:1
2019	22:1	14:1	14:1
2018	26:1	14:1	14:1
2017	26:1	14:1	14:1
2016	24:1	14:1	14:1
2015	23:1	14:1	14:1
2014	20:1	14:1	14:1
2013	23:1	14:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%

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Asian

24%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	21%	2%	8%
2022	23%	3%	9%
2021	22%	3%	9%
2020	24%	3%	9%
2019	24%	3%	9%
2018	29%	2%	8%
2017	29%	2%	8%
2016	26%	2%	8%
2015	22%	3%	7%
2014	21%	3%	7%
2013	14%	3%	8%

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Hispanic

16%

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	19%	13%	30%
2022	19%	12%	29%
2021	18%	12%	28%
2020	15%	11%	27%
2019	15%	11%	27%
2018	14%	11%	26%
2017	14%	11%	26%
2016	13%	10%	25%
2015	14%	11%	25%
2014	16%	10%	24%
2013	18%	9%	23%

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Black

21%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	23%	7%	21%
2022	25%	7%	21%
2021	24%	7%	21%
2020	23%	6%	20%
2019	23%	6%	20%
2018	18%	6%	19%
2017	18%	6%	19%
2016	24%	6%	18%
2015	22%	5%	18%
2014	21%	5%	18%
2013	25%	5%	17%

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White

30%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	28%	72%	34%
2022	24%	73%	35%
2021	24%	74%	36%
2020	30%	75%	38%
2019	30%	75%	38%
2018	29%	77%	41%
2017	29%	77%	41%
2016	27%	78%	43%
2015	32%	78%	44%
2014	32%	79%	45%
2013	36%	80%	46%

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Hawaiian

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	9%	5%	7%
2022	9%	5%	6%
2021	10%	4%	6%
2020	7%	4%	6%
2019	7%	4%	6%
2018	10%	4%	6%
2017	10%	4%	6%
2016	10%	4%	6%
2015	9%	3%	6%
2014	9%	3%	6%
2013	7%	3%	6%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.78

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	0.79	0.46	0.75
2022	0.79	0.45	0.75
2021	0.80	0.43	0.74
2020	0.78	0.42	0.74
2019	0.78	0.42	0.74
2018	0.78	0.39	0.72
2017	0.78	0.39	0.72
2016	0.78	0.38	0.72
2015	0.78	0.38	0.71
2014	0.78	0.37	0.71
2013	0.76	0.35	0.70

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

69%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	63%	36%	69%
2022	60%	35%	68%
2021	55%	35%	67%
2020	68%	36%	67%
2019	68%	36%	67%
2018	37%	34%	60%
2017	37%	34%	60%
2016	98%	34%	64%
2015	76%	34%	62%
2014	58%	34%	65%
2013	64%	34%	67%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	11%	6%	8%
2022	11%	5%	9%
2021	13%	6%	10%
2020	12%	7%	10%
2019	12%	7%	10%
2018	2%	7%	11%
2017	2%	7%	11%
2015	3%	7%	9%
2014	3%	7%	5%
2013	1%	7%	5%
2012	2%	7%	8%

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School District Name

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?

215 students attend Woodlawn Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

30% of Woodlawn Early Childhood Center students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Woodlawn Early Childhood Center offer ?

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Woodlawn Early Childhood Center part of?

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.

In what neighborhood is Woodlawn Early Childhood Center located?

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is located in the Lower Beaver neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Lower Beaver.