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Woodland Elem School

Elementary School · Joliet PSD 86

701 3rd Ave, Joliet, IL 60433

Enrollment

391

Student-Teacher

17.8:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#3,081 of 3,813

In Joliet

#18 of 31

public schools

In district

#10 of 20

Joliet PSD 86

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Woodland Elem School

4.8/10

Elementary School in Joliet · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Edna Keith Elem School

4.9/10

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6.6/10

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About Woodland Elem School

Woodland Elem School is a public elementary school in Joliet, IL, part of Joliet PSD 86. Woodland Elem School serves approximately 391 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodland Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,081 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Woodland Elem School show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.5
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)6% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,414
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Woodland Elem School — Students at Woodland Elem School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

93.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 31.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 24.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
9%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
9%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2022
ELA
6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.

How Woodland Elem School Compares

See how Woodland Elem School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.8/10
19th percentile in IL
Academic
4.0/10
Below Average
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
5.6/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
94%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
19.7%

Location

701 3rd Ave, Joliet, IL 60433

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Woodland Elem School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Union Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eisenhower Academy (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fairmont School (rated 7.3/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Lockport), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Joliet, see our Joliet schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Edna Keith Elem School Joliet 0.5 mi 4.9
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm Joliet 0.6 mi 6.6
Joliet Central High School Joliet 0.8 mi 5.3
T E Culbertson Elem School Joliet 1.0 mi 3.3
A O Marshall Elem School Joliet 1.2 mi 4.1
VILASECA JOSEPHINE CENTER Joliet 1.3 mi
HOPEWELL CAREER ACADEMY - JOILET Joliet 1.3 mi 6.3
Isaac Singleton Elem Sch Joliet 1.5 mi 6.0
Sator Sanchez Elem School Joliet 1.7 mi 3.7
Gompers Junior High School Joliet 1.6 mi 5.2
Laraway School Joliet 1.8 mi 7.2
Eisenhower Academy Joliet 1.5 mi 8.9
ST MARY NATIVITY SCHOOL Joliet 1.6 mi 6.2
ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Joliet 1.6 mi
Forest Park Individual Ed School Joliet 2.0 mi 5.5
Farragut Elem School Joliet 2.0 mi 3.6
M J Cunningham Elem Sch Joliet 2.2 mi 4.4
CATHEDRAL OF ST RAYMOND SCHOOL Joliet 2.2 mi 5.5
Union Elementary School Joliet 2.5 mi 9.5
Fairmont School Lockport 3.1 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60433 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,987

Median Home Value

$167,800

Median Rent

$1,307/mo

Population

15,293

College Educated

13.4%

Homeownership

64.2%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Median Age

39.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Woodland Elem School

What grades does Woodland Elem School serve?

Woodland Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Woodland Elem School?

Woodland Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elem School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodland Elem School rank in IL?

Woodland Elem School ranks #3,081 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Woodland Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodland Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Woodland Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Elem School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodland Elem School a charter school?

No, Woodland Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodland Elem School a Title I school?

No, Woodland Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Elem School?

93.9% of students at Woodland Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
29 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
31 Some Transit
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Free/Reduced Lunch
93.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%

District

Joliet PSD 86
District Enrollment
9,449
Schools in District
22
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,414
District Rank
#10 of 20

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