Woodland Elementary School

Summary:

Woodland Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, serving 428 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Methacton School District, which is ranked 70 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Woodland Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic performance, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 75.2% in math, 90.3% in science, and 71.2% in English language arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in science, with 4th-grade students achieving a 90.3% proficiency rate. Woodland Elementary also excels in supporting different student subgroups, with female and disabled students ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Woodland Elementary outperforms Arrowhead Elementary and Eagleville Elementary, which are also part of the Methacton School District. However, the school lags behind some higher-performing schools in the neighboring Upper Merion Area School District, such as Candlebrook Elementary and Oaks Elementary, which consistently rank in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2700 Woodland Ave
       Norristown, PA  19403-1638


(610) 489-5000

District: Methacton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
234th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,734 Help


Students who attend Woodland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Arcola Intrmd School
    Skyview Upper Elementary School
High:    Methacton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Asian:
29.4%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodland Elementary School ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Methacton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Woodland Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Methacton School District. Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), Asian (29.4%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.1% 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 12.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Methacton School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Elementary School is $25,734, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Methacton School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Elementary School 234th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Woodland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Methacton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Methacton School District 70th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Woodland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.44 403rd 1302 69.0%
2004 82.80 194th 1308 85.2%
2005 82.76 126th 1299 90.3%
2006 80.51 217th 1545 86.0%
2007 82.22 175th 1555 88.7%
2008 77.13 282nd 1551 81.8%
2009 76.98 285th 1549 81.6%
2010 83.81 87th 1579 94.5%
2011 78.93 238th 1597 85.1%
2012 76.66 326th 1599 79.6%
2013 77.08 311th 1519 79.5%
2014 75.43 347th 1467 76.3%
2015 82.03 220th 1474 85.1%
2016 83.24 210th 1554 86.5%
2017 77.83 329th 1547 78.7%
2018 71.75 454th 1530 70.3%
2019 78.38 319th 1544 79.3%
2021 77.44 306th 1433 78.6%
2022 84.39 216th 1534 85.9%
2023 78.90 308th 1534 79.9%
2024 82.64 234th 1526 84.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.44 346th 1414 75.5%
2024 66.16 463rd 1432 67.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.43 149th 1488 90.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woodland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.33 198th 1043 81.0%
2024 86.07 100th 1084 90.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.38 354th 1495 76.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Woodland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.26 78th 160 51.3%
2024 58.95 91st 168 45.8%
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Rank History for White students at Woodland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.82 291st 1236 76.5%
2024 80.18 187th 1229 84.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Open Quote Fantastic school. Great teachers and staff. 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 438 7 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 465 4 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1990 445 7 16 0 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1991 461 4 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1992 454 5 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 492 2 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1994 508 4 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 463 10 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 463 10 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 483 12 25 2 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 502 11 28 4 4 n/a n/a 0 549
1999 494 14 26 5 4 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 468 11 35 3 4 n/a n/a 0 521
2001 463 10 35 4 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2002 422 8 41 5 3 n/a n/a 0 479
2003 422 8 41 5 3 n/a n/a 0 479
2004 409 8 37 5 3 n/a n/a 0 462
2005 370 11 42 2 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2006 341 14 46 3 3 n/a n/a 0 407
2007 340 20 51 11 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 321 19 48 8 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 314 15 34 4 1 n/a n/a 15 383
2010 296 13 38 3 1 n/a n/a 14 365
2011 267 7 24 8 0 0 13 0 319
2012 238 6 24 14 0 0 23 0 305
2013 236 6 21 15 0 0 16 0 294
2014 230 4 25 14 0 0 16 0 289
2015 222 4 25 18 0 0 20 0 289
2016 211 5 24 19 0 0 21 0 280
2017 229 5 24 23 0 0 21 0 302
2018 249 15 131 10 4 0 41 0 450
2019 248 15 148 13 2 0 37 0 463
2020 246 11 137 19 2 0 27 0 442
2021 223 16 154 21 1 0 23 0 438
2022 211 16 137 27 0 0 22 0 413
2023 216 23 126 43 2 0 18 0 428

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 461 23.6 19.5 n/a
1989 484 33.0 14.6 n/a
1990 469 31.5 14.8 0
1991 482 33.0 14.6 n/a
1992 475 35.6 13.3 n/a
1993 511 25.1 20.4 n/a
1994 528 25.8 20.5 n/a
1995 495 29.8 16.6 n/a
1996 495 29.8 16.6 n/a
1997 523 32.8 15.9 n/a
1998 549 34.8 15.8 n/a
1999 543 35.3 15.4 n/a
2000 521 35.4 14.7 4.6
2001 514 35.6 14.4 5.1
2002 479 31.5 15.2 4.8
2003 479 31.5 15.2 4.8
2004 462 32.5 14.2 5.6
2005 427 36.5 11.7 5.4
2006 407 35.0 11.6 4.2
2007 424 36.0 11.8 4
2008 396 37.0 10.7 3.5
2009 383 35.8 10.7 7.1
2010 365 33.3 10.9 7.7
2011 319 30.3 10.5 8.2
2012 305 28.6 10.6 9.8
2013 294 26.2 11.2 12.2
2014 289 25.8 11.2 13.5
2015 289 25.0 11.5 15.9
2016 280 25.0 11.2 15.4
2017 302 25.7 11.7 16.6
2018 450 34.4 13.0 8.2
2019 463 37.0 12.5 6
2020 442 37.7 11.7 13.1
2021 438 39.2 11.1 12.8
2022 413 37.2 11.1 16.5
2023 428 33.7 12.7 17.1

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 461 23.6 19.5 n/a
1989 484 33.0 14.6 n/a
1990 469 31.5 14.8 0
1991 482 33.0 14.6 n/a
1992 475 35.6 13.3 n/a
1993 511 25.1 20.4 n/a
1994 528 25.8 20.5 n/a
1995 495 29.8 16.6 n/a
1996 495 29.8 16.6 n/a
1997 523 32.8 15.9 n/a
1998 549 34.8 15.8 n/a
1999 543 35.3 15.4 n/a
2000 521 35.4 14.7 4.6
2001 514 35.6 14.4 5.1
2002 479 31.5 15.2 4.8
2003 479 31.5 15.2 4.8
2004 462 32.5 14.2 5.6
2005 427 36.5 11.7 5.4
2006 407 35.0 11.6 4.2
2007 424 36.0 11.8 4
2008 396 37.0 10.7 3.5
2009 383 35.8 10.7 7.1
2010 365 33.3 10.9 7.7
2011 319 30.3 10.5 8.2
2012 305 28.6 10.6 9.8
2013 294 26.2 11.2 12.2
2014 289 25.8 11.2 13.5
2015 289 25.0 11.5 15.9
2016 280 25.0 11.2 15.4
2017 302 25.7 11.7 16.6
2018 450 34.4 13.0 8.2
2019 463 37.0 12.5 6
2020 442 37.7 11.7 13.1
2021 438 39.2 11.1 12.8
2022 413 37.2 11.1 16.5
2023 428 33.7 12.7 17.1

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.
Finances

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 $307 (1.6%) $19,389 (98.4%) $19,697
2020 $385 (1.8%) $20,498 (98.2%) $20,883
2021 $543 (2.3%) $22,818 (97.7%) $23,362
2022 $801 (3.1%) $24,934 (96.9%) $25,734

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 319th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 308th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Woodland Elementary School)73.875.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary School)77.471.6
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Woodland Elementary School)64.366.3
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Woodland Elementary School)91.986.3
 5.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary School)79.662.8
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Woodland Elementary School)68.770.6
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Woodland Elementary School)91.986.3
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary School)78.567.3
 11.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students463428
 7.6%
African American1523
 53.3%
American Indian22
Asian148126
 14.9%
Hispanic1343
 230.8%
Pacific Islander00
White248216
 12.9%
Two or More Races3718
 51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%17.1%
 11%


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

Middle : Arcola Intrmd School
Middle : Skyview Upper Elementary School
High : Methacton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Woodland Elementary School.

Students at Woodland Elementary School are 50% White, 29% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Woodland Elementary School ranks 234th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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