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Woodland Elementary School

Summary:

Woodland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Elkhart, Indiana, with a student population of 438. The school is part of the Elkhart Community Schools district, which is ranked 303 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodland Elementary faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates, consistently underperforming the district and state on academic assessments, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.39% of Woodland students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 22.15% for the district and 38.6-41.8% statewide. In math, the proficiency rate was 17.55% at Woodland, compared to 22.47% for the district and 38.1-52.4% statewide. Additionally, Woodland spends between $8,498 and $9,754 per student, which is lower than the district average.

When comparing Woodland Elementary to other nearby schools in the Elkhart Community Schools district, it becomes clear that Woodland is one of the lowest-performing schools. For example, Beardsley Elementary and Mary Daly Elementary have even lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism than Woodland. However, the data suggests that there is room for improvement, and addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism, economic disadvantage, and lower per-student spending could be key to boosting student achievement at Woodland Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1220 Cr 3
       Elkhart, IN  46514

(574) 262-5578

District: Elkhart Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
888th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,754 Help


Students who attend Woodland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Side Middle School
High:    Elkhart High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.0%
Hispanic:
32.2%
African American:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodland Elementary School ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 10th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Woodland Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39%), Hispanic (32.2%), African American (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School is 19.9. 7 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Elementary School is $9,754, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodland Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elkhart Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Community Schools 303rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodland Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.01 313th 326 4.0%
2005 6.59 921st 959 4.0%
2006 8.58 914th 961 4.9%
2007 11.40 914th 985 7.2%
2008 5.45 966th 996 3.0%
2009 9.54 947th 1003 5.6%
2010 7.72 965th 1009 4.4%
2011 21.94 878th 1025 14.3%
2012 30.03 814th 1015 19.8%
2013 32.09 833rd 1035 19.5%
2014 35.55 794th 1036 23.4%
2015 32.25 786th 1040 24.4%
2016 23.94 868th 1046 17.0%
2017 26.68 828th 1033 19.8%
2018 30.29 787th 1027 23.4%
2019 28.02 799th 1031 22.5%
2021 22.39 793rd 1016 21.9%
2022 15.81 859th 1020 15.8%
2023 18.14 838th 1016 17.5%
2024 13.70 888th 1010 12.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Open Quote This is a great school, the principle Mr Payne is always willing to listen. This principle has made a big turnaround with the teachers the students and parents. The staff at Woodland work to keep the kids in a safe,and the learning environment positive.
There is constant change to keep the kids interest. Parent participation is high and always welcome.
2/8/2011 Close Quote



Enrollment information for Woodland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 389 49 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1989 357 50 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 338 42 5 10 4 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 383 46 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 389 53 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1993 406 61 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 403 59 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 471 58 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1996 471 58 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1997 458 49 4 20 0 n/a n/a 7 538
1998 489 35 10 22 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1999 460 45 6 32 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 445 49 6 42 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 438 76 4 64 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2002 399 92 2 79 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2003 399 92 2 79 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2004 351 78 5 102 5 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 440 96 5 134 4 n/a n/a 0 679
2006 317 70 4 122 4 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 367 97 9 143 3 n/a n/a 66 685
2008 341 82 6 134 4 n/a n/a 67 634
2009 315 91 5 127 2 n/a n/a 65 605
2010 346 91 6 139 1 n/a n/a 68 651
2011 314 75 5 157 0 0 60 0 611
2012 230 57 1 111 0 1 36 0 436
2013 329 82 4 138 0 0 52 0 605
2014 283 73 3 160 0 0 45 0 564
2015 281 74 1 168 2 0 47 0 573
2016 267 85 2 177 1 0 62 0 594
2017 293 78 4 172 0 0 54 0 601
2018 266 74 2 176 0 0 54 0 572
2019 249 74 4 176 0 0 51 0 554
2020 240 82 10 166 0 1 64 0 563
2021 239 75 7 165 1 1 59 0 547
2022 209 67 6 154 1 0 65 0 502
2023 171 64 4 141 1 0 57 0 438

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 22.3 20.1 27.8
1989 417 22.0 18.9 22.5
1990 399 21.0 19.0 21.3
1991 448 21.8 20.5 22.8
1992 457 22.0 20.7 33.5
1993 480 22.2 21.6 40.6
1994 471 22.7 20.7 34.2
1995 552 25.3 21.8 32.1
1996 552 25.3 21.8 32.1
1997 538 26.9 20.0 39.9
1998 557 28.9 19.3 37.9
1999 543 29.8 18.2 48.3
2000 542 30.4 17.8 48.2
2001 582 30.1 19.3 54.1
2002 573 32.1 17.9 67.2
2003 573 32.1 17.9 67.2
2004 541 33.5 16.1 72.6
2005 679 35.1 19.3 58.3
2006 517 34.1 15.2 73.1
2007 685 n/a n/a 56.7
2008 634 32.5 19.5 71.8
2009 605 30.7 19.7 63.5
2010 651 27.5 23.6 68.3
2011 611 30.0 20.3 66.1
2012 436 26.5 16.4 88.1
2013 605 23.0 26.3 61
2014 564 24.0 23.5 63.5
2015 573 24.0 23.8 41.9
2016 594 27.0 22.0 55.6
2017 601 23.0 26.0 64.7
2018 572 23.0 24.8 74.3
2019 554 23.0 24.0 71.7
2020 563 25.0 22.5 68.6
2021 547 43.0 12.7 61.1
2022 502 37.5 13.3 60.4
2023 438 22.0 19.9 67.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 22.3 20.1 27.8
1989 417 22.0 18.9 22.5
1990 399 21.0 19.0 21.3
1991 448 21.8 20.5 22.8
1992 457 22.0 20.7 33.5
1993 480 22.2 21.6 40.6
1994 471 22.7 20.7 34.2
1995 552 25.3 21.8 32.1
1996 552 25.3 21.8 32.1
1997 538 26.9 20.0 39.9
1998 557 28.9 19.3 37.9
1999 543 29.8 18.2 48.3
2000 542 30.4 17.8 48.2
2001 582 30.1 19.3 54.1
2002 573 32.1 17.9 67.2
2003 573 32.1 17.9 67.2
2004 541 33.5 16.1 72.6
2005 679 35.1 19.3 58.3
2006 517 34.1 15.2 73.1
2007 685 n/a n/a 56.7
2008 634 32.5 19.5 71.8
2009 605 30.7 19.7 63.5
2010 651 27.5 23.6 68.3
2011 611 30.0 20.3 66.1
2012 436 26.5 16.4 88.1
2013 605 23.0 26.3 61
2014 564 24.0 23.5 63.5
2015 573 24.0 23.8 41.9
2016 594 27.0 22.0 55.6
2017 601 23.0 26.0 64.7
2018 572 23.0 24.8 74.3
2019 554 23.0 24.0 71.7
2020 563 25.0 22.5 68.6
2021 547 43.0 12.7 61.1
2022 502 37.5 13.3 60.4
2023 438 22.0 19.9 67.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $696 (7.9%) $8,058 (92.0%) $8,755
2020 $711 (8.3%) $7,902 (91.7%) $8,613
2021 $665 (7.8%) $7,833 (92.2%) $8,498
2022 $1,569 (16.1%) $8,186 (83.9%) $9,754

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodland Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 799th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 838th of 1016 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary School)38.524.6
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.918.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Woodland Elementary School)57.721.3
 36.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)42.426.7
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary School)32.117
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)27.121
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Woodland Elementary School)58.924.5
 34.4%
   4th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.925.9
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Woodland Elementary School)259.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)23.614.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary School)2024.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.920.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Woodland Elementary School)4022.8
 17.2%
   5th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.624.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Woodland Elementary School)21.814
 7.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Community Schools)26.114.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary School)23.228.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)3225.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Woodland Elementary School)33.912.3
 21.6%
   6th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)33.820.8
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Woodland Elementary School)19.614
 5.6%
   6th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)2717.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students554438
 20.9%
African American7464
 13.5%
American Indian01
Asian44
Hispanic176141
 19.9%
Pacific Islander00
White249171
 31.3%
Two or More Races5157
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.7%67.1%
 4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Elementary School

Woodland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Woodland Elementary School are 39% White, 32% Hispanic, 15% African American, 13% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Woodland Elementary School.

Students who attend Woodland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Side Middle School
High : Elkhart High School


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