Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Woodbury Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodbury Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodbury Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodbury Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
91%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
7%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodbury Elementary School's ranking?
Woodbury Elementary School is ranked #782 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Woodbury Elementary School often compared to?
Woodbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Woodbury Elementary School?
382 students attend Woodbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Woodbury Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodbury Elementary School?
Woodbury Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodbury Elementary School offer ?
Woodbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodbury Elementary School part of?
Woodbury Elementary School is part of Marshalltown Comm School District.
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