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Woodlawn Elementary

Summary:

Woodlawn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lawrence, Kansas, serving 211 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While part of the Lawrence school district, which is ranked 101 out of 266 districts in the state, Woodlawn Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to both the district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Woodlawn Elementary's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate for all grades was just 21.54%, compared to 37.63% for the Lawrence district and 33.55% for the state of Kansas. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was 20.68%, well below the district's 34.54% and the state's 31.6%. Woodlawn Elementary's performance in Science was slightly better at 28.93% proficiency, but still lagged behind the district's 35.57% and the state's 32.28%. The school's academic struggles extend to specific student subgroups, with female, male, white, special education, and low-income students all performing below state averages.

Woodlawn Elementary's declining performance is reflected in its statewide ranking, which has dropped from 151 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 567 out of 653 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to just 1 star out of 5 during this time. Compared to nearby Langston Hughes Elementary, Prairie Park Elementary, and Deerfield Elementary, Woodlawn Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the root causes of its challenges.


Detail:

Public K-5

 508 Elm St
       Lawrence, KS  66044

(785) 832-5920

District: Lawrence

SchoolDigger Rank:
567th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Woodlawn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
High:    Lawrence Free State High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.9%
Two or more races:
19.0%
African American:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodlawn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodlawn Elementary 567th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Woodlawn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Lawrence:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence 101st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodlawn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.18 328th 585 43.9%
2007 61.96 264th 600 56.0%
2008 73.96 136th 614 77.9%
2009 77.38 76th 621 87.8%
2010 75.35 108th 630 82.9%
2011 57.13 339th 631 46.3%
2012 67.34 229th 660 65.3%
2013 74.14 151st 668 77.4%
2015 36.06 484th 678 28.6%
2016 47.45 357th 656 45.6%
2017 49.39 331st 659 49.8%
2018 59.73 243rd 656 63.0%
2019 67.76 186th 667 72.1%
2021 32.51 472nd 670 29.6%
2022 44.73 375th 668 43.9%
2023 31.63 480th 660 27.3%
2024 16.96 567th 653 13.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.80 146th 306 52.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.57 321st 512 37.3%
2019 58.40 178th 509 65.0%
2021 33.12 373rd 494 24.5%
2022 44.40 299th 512 41.6%
2023 27.26 438th 541 19.0%
2024 24.63 460th 546 15.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.83 212th 574 63.1%
2019 63.07 193rd 591 67.3%
2021 25.76 468th 591 20.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.21 218th 575 62.1%
2019 71.51 128th 586 78.2%
2021 40.19 380th 605 37.2%
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Rank History for White students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.82 253rd 574 55.9%
2019 71.94 125th 592 78.9%
2021 32.47 431st 587 26.6%
2022 39.22 382nd 596 35.9%
2023 20.71 513th 584 12.2%
2024 10.69 549th 579 5.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 20, 2015

Open Quote A Kindergarten teacher sent my son home with another mother without my permission, on the snowiest day of the year, to a mother that has cognitive disabilities. The principal, Friedel, backed up the decision of the teacher, clearly indicating that she had not read the policies and procedures of the district. This principal countered the policies of the district. Rather than sue them, I opted for an apology from the principal and teacher. Only the principal apologized. I consider this school unsafe for my child and sent him to school out of state following this incident. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Woodlawn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 136 9 2 9 5 n/a n/a 0 161
1989 133 11 2 4 14 n/a n/a 0 164
1990 149 13 8 4 4 n/a n/a 0 178
1991 139 16 4 5 6 n/a n/a 0 170
1992 149 22 3 9 6 n/a n/a 0 189
1993 171 29 2 21 9 n/a n/a 0 232
1994 141 26 1 14 8 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 130 24 1 9 17 n/a n/a 0 181
1996 130 24 1 9 17 n/a n/a 0 181
1997 137 26 1 8 11 n/a n/a 0 183
1998 120 21 4 4 16 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 119 22 4 4 11 n/a n/a 0 160
2000 119 23 1 7 20 n/a n/a 0 170
2001 114 32 1 6 15 n/a n/a 0 168
2002 163 39 1 10 20 n/a n/a 0 233
2003 163 39 1 10 20 n/a n/a 0 233
2004 167 19 0 8 24 n/a n/a 27 245
2005 144 19 0 8 23 n/a n/a 21 215
2006 152 15 0 6 30 n/a n/a 22 225
2007 153 30 0 10 23 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 168 29 1 14 23 n/a n/a 0 235
2009 162 29 2 10 19 n/a n/a 0 222
2010 168 9 3 21 12 0 28 0 241
2011 175 8 3 18 14 1 23 0 242
2012 165 13 2 21 11 1 20 0 233
2013 162 14 2 10 8 2 18 0 216
2014 180 19 4 8 8 2 22 0 243
2015 163 13 5 8 4 3 21 0 217
2016 164 16 3 16 4 3 23 0 229
2017 163 17 2 9 4 3 19 0 217
2018 161 16 2 9 1 3 22 0 214
2019 151 18 1 9 2 2 25 0 208
2020 146 22 0 12 3 2 30 0 215
2021 140 18 0 12 2 1 31 0 204
2022 143 13 0 7 5 1 37 0 206
2023 139 16 0 11 5 0 40 0 211

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 Woodlawn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 161 11.0 14.6 0
1989 164 7.0 23.4 n/a
1990 178 10.9 16.3 0
1991 170 11.9 14.2 n/a
1992 189 11.1 17.0 35.4
1993 232 13.1 17.7 38.4
1994 190 14.0 13.6 36.3
1995 181 11.4 15.9 56.9
1996 181 11.4 15.9 56.9
1997 183 13.3 13.8 39.9
1998 165 12.8 12.9 58.2
1999 160 13.8 11.6 56.3
2000 170 13.8 12.3 61.2
2001 168 14.6 11.5 68.5
2002 233 18.8 12.4 54.5
2003 233 18.8 12.4 54.5
2004 245 19.1 12.8 66.5
2005 215 18.3 11.7 73.7
2006 225 21.3 10.6 68
2007 216 22.8 9.5 61.1
2008 235 18.5 12.7 59.1
2009 222 19.5 11.4 62.6
2010 241 18.5 13.0 64.7
2011 242 19.9 12.1 60.3
2012 233 19.5 11.9 63.9
2013 216 n/a n/a 58.3
2014 243 18.0 13.5 58.4
2015 217 19.0 11.4 55.8
2016 229 19.0 12.0 51.1
2017 217 17.9 12.1 50.2
2018 214 18.9 11.3 49.5
2019 208 18.3 11.3 50
2020 215 18.4 11.6 52.1
2021 204 15.0 13.6 43.1
2022 206 16.7 12.2 40.8
2023 211 14.7 14.2 52.1

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 Woodlawn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 161 11.0 14.6 0
1989 164 7.0 23.4 n/a
1990 178 10.9 16.3 0
1991 170 11.9 14.2 n/a
1992 189 11.1 17.0 35.4
1993 232 13.1 17.7 38.4
1994 190 14.0 13.6 36.3
1995 181 11.4 15.9 56.9
1996 181 11.4 15.9 56.9
1997 183 13.3 13.8 39.9
1998 165 12.8 12.9 58.2
1999 160 13.8 11.6 56.3
2000 170 13.8 12.3 61.2
2001 168 14.6 11.5 68.5
2002 233 18.8 12.4 54.5
2003 233 18.8 12.4 54.5
2004 245 19.1 12.8 66.5
2005 215 18.3 11.7 73.7
2006 225 21.3 10.6 68
2007 216 22.8 9.5 61.1
2008 235 18.5 12.7 59.1
2009 222 19.5 11.4 62.6
2010 241 18.5 13.0 64.7
2011 242 19.9 12.1 60.3
2012 233 19.5 11.9 63.9
2013 216 n/a n/a 58.3
2014 243 18.0 13.5 58.4
2015 217 19.0 11.4 55.8
2016 229 19.0 12.0 51.1
2017 217 17.9 12.1 50.2
2018 214 18.9 11.3 49.5
2019 208 18.3 11.3 50
2020 215 18.4 11.6 52.1
2021 204 15.0 13.6 43.1
2022 206 16.7 12.2 40.8
2023 211 14.7 14.2 52.1

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 Woodlawn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,290 (10.3%) $11,243 (89.7%) $12,533

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodlawn Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 480th of 660 Elementary schools
 44.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodlawn Elementary)36.625.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)47.945.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Elementary)53.740
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)52.757.5
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodlawn Elementary)57.128.6
 28.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)54.349.5
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Elementary)34.314.3
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)40.737.2
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodlawn Elementary)60.646.1
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)49.447.9
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Elementary)54.520.5
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)38.834.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Woodlawn Elementary)60.635.9
 24.7%
   5th Grade Science (Lawrence)4945.8
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students208211
 1.4%
African American1816
 11.1%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White151139
 7.9%
Two or More Races2540
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%52.1%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlawn Elementary

Students at Woodlawn Elementary are 66% White, 19% Two or more races, 8% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Woodlawn Elementary.

Students who attend Woodlawn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
High : Lawrence Free State High

Woodlawn Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Kansas elementary schools.


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