Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodward Elementary serves the southern part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the school's edge and a maximum of 1.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodward Elementary School's student population of 319 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodward Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodward Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2032 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodward Elementary School's ranking?
Woodward Elementary School is ranked #2032 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Woodward Elementary School often compared to?
Woodward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyon At Blow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Woodward Elementary School?
319 students attend Woodward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Woodward Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodward Elementary School?
Woodward Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodward Elementary School offer ?
Woodward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodward Elementary School part of?
Woodward Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodward Elementary School located?
Woodward Elementary School is located in the Carondelet neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Carondelet.
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