Excellent
#164 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
Woodlawn Grade School
Elementary School · Woodlawn Unit School District 209 · Woodlawn, IL
A Woodlawn Unit School District 209 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
301 S Central St, Woodlawn, IL 62898
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodlawn Grade School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodlawn Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average359/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,297
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62898; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Woodlawn Unit School District 209
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodlawn Grade School is listed in Woodlawn Unit School District 209; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodlawn Grade School
Woodlawn Grade School is a public elementary school in Woodlawn, IL, part of Woodlawn Unit School District 209, serving approximately 321 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodlawn Grade School
What grades does Woodlawn Grade School serve?
Woodlawn Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Woodlawn Grade School?
Woodlawn Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Grade School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodlawn Grade School rank in IL?
Woodlawn Grade School ranks #164 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Woodlawn Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodlawn Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Woodlawn Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodlawn Grade School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Woodlawn Grade School a charter school?
No, Woodlawn Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodlawn Grade School a Title I school?
No, Woodlawn Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodlawn Grade School?
42.7% of students at Woodlawn Grade 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (618) 735-2661
- Area population (ZIP 62898)
- 2,018
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62898; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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