Woodland Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Woodland Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Laconia, New Hampshire, serving 304 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Laconia School District, which is ranked 130 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodland Heights Elementary School consistently performs below the state and district averages in proficiency rates for the New Hampshire SAS assessments in Mathematics, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 25% in Mathematics, 36% in Reading, and 17% in Science, compared to the state averages of 41%, 53%, and 36%, respectively. The school's performance has been consistently low, ranking in the bottom 25% of New Hampshire elementary schools over the past several years. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of minority students (16.78%) and a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (65.13%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Pleasant Street School and Gilford Elementary School.

The relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 students per teacher at Woodland Heights Elementary School may indicate a focus on providing more individualized attention to students. However, the school's persistent academic underperformance suggests that the current staffing and resource allocation may not be effectively addressing the specific needs of the student population. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance and implementing targeted interventions and support will be crucial for improving student learning outcomes at Woodland Heights Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 225 Winter St. Ext.
       Laconia, NH  03246-3299


(603) 524-8733

District: Laconia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,999 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Two or more races:
7.9%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Compare Details Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 87.2% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Laconia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Woodland Heights Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Laconia School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), two or more races (7.9%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Laconia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodland Heights Elementary School is 9.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Laconia School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Heights Elementary School is $18,999, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Laconia School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodland Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Heights Elementary School 204th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Woodland Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Laconia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laconia School District 130th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodland Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Woodland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.27 214th 238 10.1%
2007 52.07 123rd 237 48.1%
2008 29.49 189th 236 19.9%
2009 26.11 197th 240 17.9%
2010 28.98 193rd 242 20.2%
2011 28.71 188th 237 20.7%
2012 9.64 233rd 241 3.3%
2013 5.23 234th 241 2.9%
2014 15.19 225th 242 7.0%
2015 11.71 193rd 206 6.3%
2016 9.29 230th 244 5.7%
2018 30.22 180th 231 22.1%
2019 14.01 213th 231 7.8%
2021 16.35 190th 211 10.0%
2022 14.60 212th 233 9.0%
2023 21.29 201st 237 15.2%
2024 15.40 204th 234 12.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.44 44th 59 25.4%
2023 45.57 36th 70 48.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 143rd 190 24.7%
2019 23.75 165th 192 14.1%
2021 21.91 136th 160 15.0%
2022 11.53 173rd 187 7.5%
2023 23.94 160th 193 17.1%
2024 16.69 159th 187 15.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.50 150th 195 23.1%
2019 11.66 183rd 195 6.2%
2021 15.75 148th 168 11.9%
2022 19.98 169th 194 12.9%
2023 23.01 164th 199 17.6%
2024 17.38 169th 193 12.4%
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Rank History for White students at Woodland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.74 185th 227 18.5%
2019 16.59 210th 229 8.3%
2021 16.70 186th 209 11.0%
2022 12.62 215th 229 6.1%
2023 23.90 188th 233 19.3%
2024 13.39 210th 228 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a citizen on FaceBook
Monday, September 5, 2011

Open Quote They have an excellent teaching staff and are one of the few schools in the state truly making an effort to incorporate technology into the classroom. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Woodland Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 445 5 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1992 435 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 472 3 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 474 4 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 498 2 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1996 498 2 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1997 501 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 536 2 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 511 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 488 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2001 449 7 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2002 397 13 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 397 13 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 412 12 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 378 13 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 387 13 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 389 11 15 7 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2008 376 15 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 395 12 16 11 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 370 10 20 15 3 0 22 0 440
2011 365 6 15 12 4 2 20 0 424
2012 335 3 17 14 2 1 24 0 396
2013 347 6 13 13 2 1 23 0 405
2014 338 9 13 14 2 0 21 0 397
2015 361 7 13 19 1 0 21 0 422
2016 352 6 13 16 1 1 24 0 413
2017 330 11 11 18 0 0 22 0 392
2018 299 2 10 22 0 0 14 0 347
2019 308 3 8 22 0 3 18 0 362
2020 298 6 11 20 0 0 12 0 347
2021 274 8 6 21 0 0 23 0 332
2022 272 7 4 18 0 0 15 0 316
2023 253 8 5 14 0 0 24 0 304

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 462 25.0 18.4 29.2
1992 447 25.0 17.8 34.7
1993 485 36.0 13.5 32.8
1994 488 29.0 16.8 35.9
1995 514 29.6 17.4 29.4
1996 514 29.6 17.4 29.4
1997 509 23.0 22.1 32
1998 554 23.0 24.1 29.1
1999 520 31.0 16.8 35.2
2000 494 31.0 15.9 41.1
2001 474 31.7 15.0 34.2
2002 434 30.9 14.0 34.6
2003 434 30.9 14.0 34.6
2004 445 34.5 12.9 33.5
2005 407 36.0 11.3 35.9
2006 419 37.0 11.3 39.6
2007 423 38.4 11.0 41.6
2008 421 35.4 11.9 42.8
2009 435 37.4 11.6 48.7
2010 440 39.8 11.0 58
2011 424 38.0 11.1 62.7
2012 396 29.0 13.6 63.1
2013 405 36.0 11.2 66.2
2014 397 33.0 12.0 65.7
2015 422 35.0 12.0 71.3
2016 413 36.0 11.4 65.9
2017 392 32.0 12.2 72.7
2018 347 32.0 10.8 65.7
2019 362 31.8 11.3 71.8
2020 347 31.0 11.1 63.7
2021 332 29.0 11.4 62.7
2022 316 31.0 10.1 63
2023 304 31.0 9.8 65.1

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 462 25.0 18.4 29.2
1992 447 25.0 17.8 34.7
1993 485 36.0 13.5 32.8
1994 488 29.0 16.8 35.9
1995 514 29.6 17.4 29.4
1996 514 29.6 17.4 29.4
1997 509 23.0 22.1 32
1998 554 23.0 24.1 29.1
1999 520 31.0 16.8 35.2
2000 494 31.0 15.9 41.1
2001 474 31.7 15.0 34.2
2002 434 30.9 14.0 34.6
2003 434 30.9 14.0 34.6
2004 445 34.5 12.9 33.5
2005 407 36.0 11.3 35.9
2006 419 37.0 11.3 39.6
2007 423 38.4 11.0 41.6
2008 421 35.4 11.9 42.8
2009 435 37.4 11.6 48.7
2010 440 39.8 11.0 58
2011 424 38.0 11.1 62.7
2012 396 29.0 13.6 63.1
2013 405 36.0 11.2 66.2
2014 397 33.0 12.0 65.7
2015 422 35.0 12.0 71.3
2016 413 36.0 11.4 65.9
2017 392 32.0 12.2 72.7
2018 347 32.0 10.8 65.7
2019 362 31.8 11.3 71.8
2020 347 31.0 11.1 63.7
2021 332 29.0 11.4 62.7
2022 316 31.0 10.1 63
2023 304 31.0 9.8 65.1

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 Heights Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,999

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodland Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 213th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 201st of 237 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodland Heights Elementary School)3841
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laconia School District)3448
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Woodland Heights Elementary School)4034
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Laconia School District)3541
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Heights Elementary School)1620
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laconia School District)2929
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Woodland Heights Elementary School)3813
 25%
   4th Grade Reading (Laconia School District)3429
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Heights Elementary School)2530
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laconia School District)4733
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Woodland Heights Elementary School)4040
   5th Grade Reading (Laconia School District)5245
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Woodland Heights Elementary School)2331
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Laconia School District)2327
 4%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Woodland Heights Elementary School)2730
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Laconia School District)3229
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Woodland Heights Elementary School)3929
 10%
   All Grades Reading (Laconia School District)3839
 1%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Woodland Heights Elementary School)2331
 8%
   All Grades Science (Laconia School District)2729
 2%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students362304
 16%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic2214
 36.4%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White308253
 17.9%
Two or More Races1824
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.8%65.1%
 6.7%


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Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.8% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

Students at Woodland Heights Elementary School are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Woodland Heights Elementary School.


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