Woodlawn Elementary School serves 204 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Woodlawn Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodlawn Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
204 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Woodlawn Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Woodlawn Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
6%
20%

Black
9%
7%

White
69%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Woodlawn Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary School?
204 students attend Woodlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Woodlawn Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Elementary School offer ?
Woodlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Woodlawn Elementary School part of?
Woodlawn Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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