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Very Good

#264 of 967 schools in NE

Top 27% in state

Woodland Park Elementary Sch

Elementary School · Norfolk Public Schools · Norfolk, NE

A Norfolk Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

611 MEADOW LN PO BOX 139, Norfolk, NE 68702

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,425
Chronic Absenteeism4%

Students at Woodland Park Elementary Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woodland Park Elementary Sch 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,353/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norfolk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–43.2 mi249Compare →
Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–83.4 mi16Compare →
Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–43.8 mi216Compare →
St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–83.9 mi86Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Norfolk Public Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#3 of 11
District spending per student
$13,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodland Park Elementary Sch is listed in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodland Park Elementary Sch

Woodland Park Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Norfolk, NE, part of Norfolk Public Schools, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodland Park Elementary Sch

What grades does Woodland Park Elementary Sch serve?

Woodland Park Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Woodland Park Elementary Sch?

Woodland Park Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Park Elementary Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Park Elementary Sch is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodland Park Elementary Sch rank in NE?

Woodland Park Elementary Sch ranks #264 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Woodland Park Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodland Park Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Park Elementary Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Park Elementary Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodland Park Elementary Sch a charter school?

No, Woodland Park Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodland Park Elementary Sch a Title I school?

No, Woodland Park Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Park Elementary Sch?

59.3% of students at Woodland Park Elementary Sch 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 – 4th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Stanton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.0%
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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