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#2180 of 2,221 schools in MO
Woodland Elem.
Elementary School · Jennings · Jennings, MO
A Jennings elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8420 SUNBURY, Jennings, MO 63136
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodland Elem. score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Woodland Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,388
Median home value
$77,300
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–3 | 0.9 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| St Louis Unified School of SdaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Northview Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Koch Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jennings
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodland Elem. is listed in JENNINGS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodland Elem.
Woodland Elem. is a public elementary school in Jennings, MO, part of Jennings, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,180 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodland Elem.
What grades does Woodland Elem. serve?
Woodland Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Woodland Elem.?
Woodland Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elem. is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodland Elem. rank in MO?
Woodland Elem. ranks #2,180 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Woodland Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Woodland Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Elem. has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Woodland Elem. a charter school?
No, Woodland Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodland Elem. a Title I school?
No, Woodland Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Elem.?
100.0% of students at Woodland Elem. 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (314) 653-8170
- Area population (ZIP 63136)
- 41,314
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 · 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.
- 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 63136; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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