Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#388 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is ranked #388 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Baxter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
258 students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School part of?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is part of Newton Comm School District.
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