Needs Improvement
#2180 of 2,221 schools in MO
Woodland Elem.
Elementary School · JENNINGS
8420 SUNBURY, Jennings, MO 63136
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
22.5:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
22.5:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,180 of 2,221
In Jennings
#6 of 7
public schools
In district
#6 of 7
JENNINGS
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Woodland Elem.
Elementary School in Jennings · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Woodland Elem.
Woodland Elem. is a public elementary school in Jennings, MO, part of JENNINGS. Woodland Elem. serves approximately 247 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodland Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,180 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Woodland Elem. show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.9
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Woodland Elem. runs 22.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
34% of students at Woodland Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Woodland Elem. — Students at Woodland Elem. score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 4.8/10.
How Woodland Elem. Compares
See how Woodland Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
8420 SUNBURY, Jennings, MO 63136
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woodland Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIRVIEW PRIMARY (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. (rated 5.6/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jennings, see our Jennings schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KENNETH C. HANRAHAN ELEM. Jennings | 0.1 mi | 4.7 |
| FAIRVIEW INTERMEDIATE Jennings | 0.8 mi | 3.9 |
| FAIRVIEW PRIMARY Jennings | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH Jennings | 0.7 mi | 3.1 |
| ST LOUIS UNIFIED SCHOOL OF SDA St. Louis | 1.0 mi | — |
| JENNINGS HIGH Jennings | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| KOCH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Westview Middle School St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| NORTHVIEW ELEM. Jennings | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| BERMUDA ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| HERZOG ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| MOLINE ELEM. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.5 |
| MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY Ferguson | 2.0 mi | 3.9 |
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 3.2 |
| OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
| LEMASTERS ELEM. St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| THE INNOVATION SCHOOL AT CV St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63136 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,388
Median Home Value
$77,300
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
Population
41,314
College Educated
11.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
27.2%
Median Age
35.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ADVANCE ELEM. Advance, MO | 3.2 |
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 3.2 |
| KEEVEN ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 3.2 |
| DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 3.3 |
| SALEM UPPER ELEM. Salem, MO | 3.3 |
| CENTER ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 3.4 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (314) 653-8170
Resources & Links
District
JENNINGS- District Enrollment
- 2,331
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,748
- District Rank
- #6 of 7
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