At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
248
Woodlawn Grade School: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 308
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Woodlawn Grade School
Woodlawn Grade School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Woodlawn. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Woodlawn Unit School District 209. NCES reports 322 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.2%) and multiracial (3.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Woodlawn Grade School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.2%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Woodlawn Unit School District 209
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Woodlawn Grade School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr Elementary · Mount Vernon SD 80 | 04–05 | 260 | 5.5 mi |
| Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center Elementary · Mount Vernon SD 80 | KG–03 | 562 | 5.8 mi |
| McClellan Elementary School Elementary · McClellan CCSD 12 | KG–08 | 56 | 6.4 mi |
| Bethel Grade School Elementary · Bethel SD 82 | PK–08 | 154 | 7.6 mi |
| Waltonville Grade School Elementary · Waltonville CUSD 1 | PK–08 | 212 | 7.9 mi |
| Ashley Com Consolidated School Elementary · Ashley CCSD 15 | PK–08 | 115 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Grade School
What grades does Woodlawn Grade School serve?
Woodlawn Grade School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Woodlawn Unit School District 209.
How many students attend Woodlawn Grade School?
Woodlawn Grade School reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 308 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodlawn Grade School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 322 students and 24.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Woodlawn Grade School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodlawn Grade School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodlawn Unit School District 209 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Woodlawn Grade School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Woodlawn Grade School in?
Woodlawn Grade School is part of Woodlawn Unit School District 209, based in Woodlawn, IL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Woodlawn Grade School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr (5.5 mi), Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center (5.8 mi), McClellan Elementary School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.