Serving 793 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodvale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodvale Elementary School serves the eastern part of Lafayette, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families living in this zone typically have a drive to the school that takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodvale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Woodvale Elementary School's student population of 793 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodvale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodvale Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
33%
42%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodvale Elementary School's ranking?
Woodvale Elementary School is ranked #111 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Woodvale Elementary School often compared to?
Woodvale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Woodvale Elementary School?
793 students attend Woodvale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Woodvale Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodvale Elementary School?
Woodvale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodvale Elementary School offer ?
Woodvale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodvale Elementary School part of?
Woodvale Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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