Woodland Elementary School

Woodland Elementary School serves 416 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Alexandria, Minnesota. With 32 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 rating and ranking #298 out of 2,027 Minnesota elementary schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide.

Students show solid proficiency in core subjects, with 62% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics and 54% in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels. Located on McKay Avenue South, Woodland Elementary sits within a stable community where the median household income reaches $70,915 and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 8.8%. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a mix of educational backgrounds, with 32% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and median home values around $294,300.

As a regular public elementary school, Woodland Elementary provides foundational education in a remote town setting, serving families throughout the Alexandria area. The school's combination of strong academic results and manageable class sizes creates an environment focused on elementary student success within Douglas County's educational landscape.