Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodland Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
We Are Avondale
School Rankings
Woodland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1158 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
54%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Woodland Elementary School often compared to?
Woodland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Troy Early Childhood, R Grant Graham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
328 students attend Woodland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Woodland Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Woodland Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodland Elementary School part of?
Woodland Elementary School is part of Avondale School District.
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