Woodlawn School (Closed 2016)

301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woodlawn School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(14-15)
12%
29%
(14-15)
18%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
3%
School District Name
Woodlawn CCSD 4 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Woodlawn School?
356 students attend Woodlawn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Woodlawn School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodlawn School?
Woodlawn School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodlawn School offer ?
Woodlawn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Woodlawn School part of?
Woodlawn School is part of Woodlawn CCSD 4 School District.

Recent Articles

Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.