At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318
Woodland Heights Elementary School: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 283
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Woodland Heights Elementary School
Woodland Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Laconia. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Laconia School District. NCES reports 318 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 elementary schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 255 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, close to the New Hampshire median of 10.8:1 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 (83%) and multiracial (9.7%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 32.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Woodland Heights Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 32.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.6%
- 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
- White83%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
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 Laconia School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elm Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
Pleasant Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
255 reported students
Laconia Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
414 reported students
Laconia High School
High · Grades 09–12
562 reported students
Public schools near Woodland Heights Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street School Elementary · Laconia School District | PK–05 | 255 | 1.3 mi |
| Elm Street School Elementary · Laconia School District | PK–05 | 259 | 2.3 mi |
| Gilford Elementary School Elementary · Gilford School District | KG–04 | 303 | 2.9 mi |
| Belmont Elementary School Elementary · Shaker Regional School District | PK–04 | 336 | 5.9 mi |
| Sanbornton Central School Elementary · Winnisquam Regional School District | KG–04 | 177 | 6.8 mi |
| Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E) Elementary · Charter · Compass Classical Academy Charter School | PK–08 | 149 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Heights Elementary School
What grades does Woodland Heights Elementary School serve?
Woodland Heights Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Laconia School District.
How many students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School?
Woodland Heights Elementary School reported 318 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 283 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodland Heights Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 318 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Woodland Heights Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laconia School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Woodland Heights Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.6% 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 Woodland Heights Elementary School in?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is part of Laconia School District, based in Laconia, NH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Woodland Heights Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pleasant Street School (1.3 mi), Elm Street School (2.3 mi), Gilford Elementary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.