Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woodlawn Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodlawn Grade School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodlawn Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn Grade School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlawn Grade School's ranking?
Woodlawn Grade School is ranked #1315 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Woodlawn Grade School often compared to?
Woodlawn Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summersville Grade School, Waltonville Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Woodlawn Grade School?
315 students attend Woodlawn Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Woodlawn Grade School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Grade School?
Woodlawn Grade School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Grade School offer ?
Woodlawn Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Woodlawn Grade School part of?
Woodlawn Grade School is part of Woodlawn Unit School District 209.
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