Needs Improvement
#1253 of 1,280 schools in IA
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
School · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
4000 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 60 schools in Des Moines. Learn more
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
2.7
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
2.7
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Iowa schools
#1,253 of 1,280
In Des Moines
#57 of 64
public schools
In district
#52 of 59
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
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Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
School in Des Moines · grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is a public school in Des Moines, IA, part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Woodlawn Early Childhood Center serves approximately 215 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodlawn Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 1,280 schools in IA.
- This school 2.7 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- IA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Woodlawn Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Woodlawn Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4000 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woodlawn Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. MT OLIVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Moore Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY TRINITY (rated 6.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Des Moines, see our Des Moines schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Samuelson Elementary School Des Moines | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| HOLY TRINITY Des Moines | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Meredith Middle School Des Moines | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Hoover High School Des Moines | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Monroe Elementary School Des Moines | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Moore Elementary School Des Moines | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Perkins Elementary School Des Moines | 1.9 mi | 4.0 |
| Hillis Elementary School Des Moines | 1.9 mi | 3.0 |
| Jessie Franklin Taylor Des Moines | 2.1 mi | 3.0 |
| King Elementary School Des Moines | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| MT OLIVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Des Moines | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Oak Park Des Moines | 2.1 mi | 3.0 |
| ST PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL Urbandale | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Hubbell Elementary Des Moines | 2.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Roosevelt High School Des Moines | 2.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Callanan Middle School Des Moines | 3.0 mi | 4.3 |
| Ruby Van Meter Des Moines | 3.0 mi | 2.5 |
| North High School Des Moines | 2.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Moulton Elementary School Des Moines | 2.7 mi | 4.7 |
| ST THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Des Moines | 2.8 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 50310 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,473
Median Home Value
$213,800
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
Population
31,283
College Educated
36.4%
Homeownership
68.3%
Avg Commute
19.3 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
37.6
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
What grades does Woodlawn Early Childhood Center serve?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodlawn Early Childhood Center rank in IA?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center ranks #1,253 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Woodlawn Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Woodlawn Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodlawn Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
79.1% of students at Woodlawn Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 242-8213
Resources & Links
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District- District Enrollment
- 30,277
- Schools in District
- 59
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,518
- District Rank
- #52 of 59
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