At a glance
Reported students
240
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433.5
Woodlawn Elem: 240 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
12.1:1 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
- 206
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Woodlawn Elem
Woodlawn Elem is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lawrence. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Lawrence. NCES reports 240 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the Kansas 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 (62.9%) and multiracial (17.9%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Woodlawn Elem
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.78 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
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White62.9%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black5.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.9%
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
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 Lawrence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cordley Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
348 reported students
Prairie Park Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
354 reported students
Hillcrest Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
393 reported students
Sunset Hill Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
398 reported students
New York Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Quail Run Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
421 reported students
Public schools near Woodlawn Elem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Elem Elementary · Lawrence | PK–05 | 415 | 0.7 mi |
| Hillcrest Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 393 | 1.8 mi |
| Cordley Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 348 | 1.8 mi |
| Deerfield Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 433 | 2.3 mi |
| Sunset Hill Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 398 | 2.3 mi |
| Schwegler Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 434 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Elem
What grades does Woodlawn Elem serve?
Woodlawn Elem reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lawrence.
How many students attend Woodlawn Elem?
Woodlawn Elem reported 240 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 206 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elem?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 240 students and 19.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Woodlawn Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodlawn Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lawrence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Woodlawn Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.1% 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 Elem in?
Woodlawn Elem is part of Lawrence, based in Lawrence, KS, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Woodlawn Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New York Elem (0.7 mi), Hillcrest Elem (1.8 mi), Cordley Elem (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.