Laura Woodward Elementary School

Summary:

Laura Woodward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Delaware, Ohio, serving 538 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Delaware City School District. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges, including higher chronic absenteeism, lower test scores, and a declining statewide ranking.

Laura Woodward Elementary's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are generally lower than the nearby schools, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.5 compared to its neighbors. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, suggesting it is underperforming compared to other elementary schools in Ohio.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Delaware City School District, Shale Meadows Elementary, Liberty Tree Elementary, and others, Laura Woodward Elementary generally performs worse on state tests and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, the school's racial diversity is higher than the nearby schools. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and increased funding and resources could help improve the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 S Washington St
       Delaware, OH  43015-2664


(740) 833-1600

District: Delaware City

SchoolDigger Rank:
857th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,231 Help


Students who attend Laura Woodward Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John C Dempsey Middle School
High:    Rutherford B Hayes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.9%
Hispanic:
11.6%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Compare Details Laura Woodward Elementary School ranks worse than 54.3% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Delaware City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.76. (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 Racial makeup is: White (68.9%), Hispanic (11.6%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Delaware City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laura Woodward Elementary School is 19.6. 2 elementary schools in the Delaware City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laura Woodward Elementary School is $9,231, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Delaware City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laura Woodward Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laura Woodward Elementary School 857th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Laura Woodward Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Delaware City:

SchoolDigger ranks Delaware City 336th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laura Woodward Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Laura Woodward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.53 974th 1471 33.8%
2005 36.21 1101st 1501 26.6%
2006 43.62 1031st 1504 31.4%
2007 65.17 667th 1609 58.5%
2008 48.35 1047th 1582 33.8%
2009 35.97 1230th 1610 23.6%
2010 57.19 923rd 1662 44.5%
2011 70.06 599th 1686 64.5%
2012 59.50 939th 1709 45.1%
2013 40.68 1223rd 1701 28.1%
2014 43.53 1163rd 1687 31.1%
2015 54.55 961st 1684 42.9%
2016 65.79 719th 1678 57.2%
2017 51.06 1012th 1651 38.7%
2018 41.86 1098th 1636 32.9%
2019 44.41 1084th 1676 35.3%
2021 47.45 954th 1610 40.7%
2022 61.06 755th 1588 52.5%
2023 56.85 839th 1596 47.4%
2024 54.76 857th 1577 45.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laura Woodward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.41 131st 169 22.5%
2021 51.67 75th 183 59.0%
2022 50.19 100th 213 53.1%
2023 69.04 52nd 239 78.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laura Woodward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.20 650th 856 24.1%
2024 34.39 573rd 900 36.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laura Woodward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.46 1048th 1465 28.5%
2019 34.74 1073rd 1465 26.8%
2021 38.41 881st 1404 37.3%
2022 45.41 829th 1419 41.6%
2023 51.02 769th 1447 46.9%
2024 45.45 908th 1484 38.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Laura Woodward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.88 1054th 1518 30.6%
2019 41.96 1004th 1502 33.2%
2021 39.00 940th 1467 35.9%
2022 56.06 773rd 1488 48.1%
2023 56.80 745th 1483 49.8%
2024 51.44 826th 1466 43.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Laura Woodward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.92 893rd 956 6.6%
2021 10.34 762nd 765 0.4%
2022 29.84 602nd 824 26.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Laura Woodward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.00 1029th 1536 33.0%
2019 45.68 974th 1535 36.5%
2021 44.78 903rd 1499 39.8%
2022 58.42 747th 1518 50.8%
2023 52.89 826th 1498 44.9%
2024 55.30 779th 1485 47.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laura Woodward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.39 146th 239 38.9%
2019 32.07 163rd 228 28.5%
2021 35.13 117th 189 38.1%
2022 48.07 101st 216 53.2%
2023 50.84 101st 233 56.7%
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Rank History for White students at Laura Woodward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.23 865th 1309 33.9%
2019 49.21 777th 1271 38.9%
2021 42.07 812th 1249 35.0%
2022 60.32 555th 1242 55.3%
2023 52.11 672nd 1215 44.7%
2024 49.92 688th 1190 42.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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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Enrollment information for Laura Woodward Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 74 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1989 414 79 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1990 378 81 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1991 355 74 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1992 370 65 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 390 62 0 7 0 n/a n/a 1 460
1994 430 50 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 406 48 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 406 48 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 317 52 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 321 45 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 292 44 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2000 293 48 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 285 43 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 248 37 3 21 0 n/a n/a 20 329
2003 248 37 3 21 0 n/a n/a 20 329
2004 233 30 9 18 0 n/a n/a 23 313
2005 224 28 3 24 1 n/a n/a 32 312
2006 239 34 3 32 1 n/a n/a 31 340
2007 225 33 4 26 0 n/a n/a 20 308
2008 224 29 3 29 0 n/a n/a 27 312
2009 246 29 3 30 0 n/a n/a 27 335
2010 260 19 4 36 0 n/a n/a 30 349
2011 282 28 4 39 0 0 30 0 383
2012 271 19 4 40 1 0 24 0 359
2013 297 27 5 46 1 0 33 0 409
2014 285 35 5 49 0 0 38 0 412
2015 272 37 4 49 0 0 38 0 400
2016 269 36 2 72 0 0 39 0 418
2017 294 41 1 85 3 0 37 0 461
2018 373 35 2 102 3 0 58 0 573
2019 416 41 3 118 0 0 57 0 635
2020 417 31 3 114 0 0 65 0 630
2021 311 24 3 97 0 0 53 0 488
2022 351 29 4 85 0 1 46 0 516
2023 373 40 4 69 0 1 51 0 538
2024 420 49 8 71 0 1 61 0 610

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 Laura Woodward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 22.0 21.6 0
1989 498 24.0 20.7 n/a
1990 463 23.0 20.1 n/a
1991 438 24.0 18.2 n/a
1992 440 25.0 17.6 32.7
1993 460 23.0 20.0 35.5
1994 486 25.0 19.4 36
1995 461 25.0 18.4 35.6
1996 461 25.0 18.4 35.6
1997 375 24.0 15.6 34.4
1998 370 24.5 15.1 40.8
1999 342 25.0 13.7 50
2000 347 26.5 13.1 46.7
2001 344 21.0 16.4 41.9
2002 329 21.0 15.7 46.6
2003 329 21.0 15.7 46.6
2004 313 19.0 16.5 53.8
2005 312 19.0 16.4 60.7
2006 340 22.8 14.9 53.1
2007 308 17.0 18.1 54.5
2008 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
2009 335 18.0 18.6 53.2
2010 349 18.0 19.3 57.1
2011 383 24.0 15.9 49.6
2012 359 21.0 17.0 51.8
2013 409 24.0 17.0 53.3
2014 412 28.0 14.7 59.2
2015 400 n/a n/a 57.3
2016 418 22.0 19.0 57.9
2017 461 24.5 18.8 49.5
2018 573 28.0 20.4 51.5
2019 635 29.0 21.8 43.9
2020 630 31.0 20.3 43.3
2021 488 32.0 15.2 n/a
2022 516 30.0 17.2 n/a
2023 538 29.0 18.5 44.4
2024 610 31.0 19.6 53.6

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 Laura Woodward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 22.0 21.6 0
1989 498 24.0 20.7 n/a
1990 463 23.0 20.1 n/a
1991 438 24.0 18.2 n/a
1992 440 25.0 17.6 32.7
1993 460 23.0 20.0 35.5
1994 486 25.0 19.4 36
1995 461 25.0 18.4 35.6
1996 461 25.0 18.4 35.6
1997 375 24.0 15.6 34.4
1998 370 24.5 15.1 40.8
1999 342 25.0 13.7 50
2000 347 26.5 13.1 46.7
2001 344 21.0 16.4 41.9
2002 329 21.0 15.7 46.6
2003 329 21.0 15.7 46.6
2004 313 19.0 16.5 53.8
2005 312 19.0 16.4 60.7
2006 340 22.8 14.9 53.1
2007 308 17.0 18.1 54.5
2008 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
2009 335 18.0 18.6 53.2
2010 349 18.0 19.3 57.1
2011 383 24.0 15.9 49.6
2012 359 21.0 17.0 51.8
2013 409 24.0 17.0 53.3
2014 412 28.0 14.7 59.2
2015 400 n/a n/a 57.3
2016 418 22.0 19.0 57.9
2017 461 24.5 18.8 49.5
2018 573 28.0 20.4 51.5
2019 635 29.0 21.8 43.9
2020 630 31.0 20.3 43.3
2021 488 32.0 15.2 n/a
2022 516 30.0 17.2 n/a
2023 538 29.0 18.5 44.4
2024 610 31.0 19.6 53.6

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 Laura Woodward Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,698
2022 $9,607
2023 $9,460
2024 $9,231

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laura Woodward Elementary School

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 1084th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 839th of 1596 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laura Woodward Elementary School)67.256.7
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware City)75.360.8
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laura Woodward Elementary School)62.156.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware City)72.268.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laura Woodward Elementary School)7666.1
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware City)83.468.4
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laura Woodward Elementary School)6458.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware City)72.567.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Laura Woodward Elementary School)42.176.3
 34.2%
   5th Grade Science (Delaware City)71.772.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laura Woodward Elementary School)41.550.9
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware City)65.647.6
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laura Woodward Elementary School)63.272.9
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware City)77.472.6
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students635538
 15.3%
African American4140
 2.4%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic11869
 41.5%
Pacific Islander01
White416373
 10.3%
Two or More Races5751
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.9%44.4%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Laura Woodward Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 610 students attended Laura Woodward Elementary School.

Students who attend Laura Woodward Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John C Dempsey Middle School
High : Rutherford B Hayes High School

Students at Laura Woodward Elementary School are 69% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American, 1% Asian.

Laura Woodward Elementary School ranks 857th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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