Woodland Heights Elementary

Summary:

Woodland Heights Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mooresville, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 609. The school is part of the Iredell-Statesville Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodland Heights Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 88% of 3rd graders, 77.3% of 4th graders, and 83.2% of 5th graders at Woodland Heights Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 62.7%, 56.6%, and 58.1% at the state level, respectively. The school also ranks exceptionally well for the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and gifted and talented students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools district and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, Woodland Heights Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and reading. This suggests that Woodland Heights Elementary may be a desirable choice for families seeking a high-performing elementary school in the Mooresville area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 288 Forest Lake Boulevard
       Mooresville, NC  28117


(704) 663-1370

District: Iredell-Statesville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,823 Help


Students who attend Woodland Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Woodland Heights Middle
High:    Lake Norman High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Asian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.8% Help


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Compare Details Woodland Heights Elementary ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (6.6%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodland Heights Elementary is 14, which is the 7th best among 17 elementary schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Heights Elementary is $7,823. 15 elementary schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodland Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Heights Elementary 80th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Woodland Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Iredell-Statesville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Iredell-Statesville Schools 119th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodland Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Woodland Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.75 15th 1276 98.8%
2007 91.37 16th 1293 98.8%
2008 94.33 21st 1324 98.4%
2009 90.32 45th 1354 96.7%
2010 88.67 56th 1363 95.9%
2011 89.11 49th 1381 96.5%
2012 87.83 71st 1388 94.9%
2013 94.08 59th 1403 95.8%
2014 93.90 57th 1390 95.9%
2015 91.88 68th 1440 95.3%
2016 91.61 66th 1425 95.4%
2017 94.31 27th 1429 98.1%
2018 92.31 64th 1434 95.5%
2019 83.35 189th 1473 87.2%
2021 97.11 28th 1489 98.1%
2022 95.40 39th 1514 97.4%
2023 94.75 41st 1502 97.3%
2024 92.41 80th 1505 94.7%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Woodland Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.09 14th 801 98.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodland Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.22 374th 1332 71.9%
2021 75.87 193rd 1329 85.5%
2023 82.80 124th 1437 91.4%
2024 81.53 139th 1450 90.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodland Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.33 45th 1405 96.8%
2019 82.61 173rd 1424 87.9%
2021 95.93 34th 1440 97.6%
2022 93.87 43rd 1458 97.1%
2023 94.14 36th 1459 97.5%
2024 89.33 103rd 1455 92.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woodland Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.91 25th 897 97.2%
2019 83.88 57th 878 93.5%
2021 84.71 39th 646 94.0%
2022 88.15 25th 634 96.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Woodland Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.66 269th 612 56.0%
2022 60.96 224th 500 55.2%
2023 65.31 186th 582 68.0%
2024 71.03 25th 669 96.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodland Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.72 94th 1413 93.3%
2019 81.92 190th 1430 86.7%
2021 96.58 26th 1444 98.2%
2022 95.12 39th 1464 97.3%
2023 93.07 59th 1461 96.0%
2024 92.83 62nd 1464 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Woodland Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.85 181st 1178 84.6%
2019 64.35 406th 1183 65.7%
2021 91.13 49th 1172 95.8%
2022 88.24 70th 1194 94.1%
2023 87.21 87th 1183 92.6%
2024 83.89 136th 1166 88.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, July 14, 2018

Open Quote Exceeds expectations! New to the area and school. Our son is excelling. No issues at all with transitioning and staff has been very helpful and kind. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Open Quote This is our first year at WHE and to say we are pleased is an understatement. This is the warmest, most caring, community school I could have imagined my children attending. The teachers, principal, staff, PTO, are exceptional. I feel incredibly fortunate that my children are able to attend this caliber of a school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Open Quote We moved to Mooresville five and a half years ago specifically so that our children could attend Woodland Heights, and we have not been disappointed! It is a warm environment, with excellent teachers, and an administration that is at the forefront of best practices in education. The parent community is very engaged, and the teachers and administration are very accessible and constantly working to differentiate each student's education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Woodland Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 794 18 7 16 1 n/a n/a 0 836
2007 892 12 14 29 2 n/a n/a 5 954
2008 924 10 14 33 1 n/a n/a 10 992
2009 901 15 12 31 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2010 911 15 12 32 2 n/a n/a 0 972
2011 927 7 11 31 1 0 1 0 978
2012 880 10 10 28 1 0 1 0 930
2013 830 12 9 29 2 0 8 0 890
2014 736 9 10 23 2 0 17 0 797
2015 670 9 20 35 2 0 21 0 757
2016 709 8 15 31 1 0 23 0 787
2017 719 7 19 29 2 0 31 0 807
2018 697 8 17 38 2 0 26 0 788
2019 643 6 20 39 2 0 24 0 734
2020 596 7 28 46 1 0 30 0 708
2021 532 12 28 51 1 0 24 0 648
2022 537 14 19 51 1 0 27 0 649
2023 512 16 23 40 0 0 18 0 609

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 Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 836 n/a n/a 3.3
2007 954 n/a n/a 3.8
2008 992 59.0 16.8 3.3
2009 959 55.1 17.4 4.4
2010 972 52.4 18.5 5.7
2011 978 54.5 17.9 6.4
2012 930 54.3 17.1 7.8
2013 890 53.1 16.7 8.1
2014 797 47.3 16.8 6.4
2015 757 42.0 18.0 6.7
2016 787 41.0 19.1 7.9
2017 807 42.5 18.9 8.6
2018 788 42.1 18.6 6.1
2019 734 41.5 17.6 7.5
2020 708 42.9 16.4 8.2
2021 648 41.0 15.8 9.6
2022 649 44.1 14.7 6
2023 609 43.3 14.0 12.8

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 Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 836 n/a n/a 3.3
2007 954 n/a n/a 3.8
2008 992 59.0 16.8 3.3
2009 959 55.1 17.4 4.4
2010 972 52.4 18.5 5.7
2011 978 54.5 17.9 6.4
2012 930 54.3 17.1 7.8
2013 890 53.1 16.7 8.1
2014 797 47.3 16.8 6.4
2015 757 42.0 18.0 6.7
2016 787 41.0 19.1 7.9
2017 807 42.5 18.9 8.6
2018 788 42.1 18.6 6.1
2019 734 41.5 17.6 7.5
2020 708 42.9 16.4 8.2
2021 648 41.0 15.8 9.6
2022 649 44.1 14.7 6
2023 609 43.3 14.0 12.8

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 Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $341 (4.4%) $7,482 (95.6%) $7,823

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodland Heights 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 189th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 41st of 1502 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodland Heights Elementary)84.488
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)64.765.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Woodland Heights Elementary)8272
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)58.351.9
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Heights Elementary)64.590.3
 25.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)57.563.8
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Woodland Heights Elementary)7181.6
 10.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)60.158.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Heights Elementary)81.884.8
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)64.658.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Woodland Heights Elementary)72.780
 7.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)59.449.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Woodland Heights Elementary)82.190.4
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Iredell-Statesville Schools)76.765.5
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students734609
 17%
African American616
 166.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2023
 15%
Hispanic3940
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White643512
 20.4%
Two or More Races2418
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.5%12.8%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Heights Elementary

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

Middle : Woodland Heights Middle
High : Lake Norman High

Yes. Woodland Heights Elementary ranks in the top 5.3% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Woodland Heights Elementary.

Students at Woodland Heights Elementary are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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