Enrollment
581
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, TN
J E Woodard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J E Woodard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470276002007
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J E Woodard Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 581
- students enrolled
J E Woodard Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J E Woodard Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN.
School address
District: Maury County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470276002007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J E Woodard Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at J E Woodard Elementary
J E Woodard Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Columbia, Tennessee, enrolling 581 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 581 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 581 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbia's public schools, it stands alongside R Howell Elementary (587 students): J E Woodard Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students) and Whitthorne Middle School (951 students) alongside J E Woodard Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J E Woodard Elementary compares
J E Woodard Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,063
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, J E Woodard Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maury County, which includes J E Woodard Elementary.
$10,063
Per student
-7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 41.6%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J E Woodard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitthorne Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Culleoka Unit School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J E Woodard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
R Howell Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
J. Brown Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
J. R. Baker Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of Maury County
Standard public school
57 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J E Woodard Elementary
How many students attend J E Woodard Elementary?
J E Woodard Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Woodard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J E Woodard Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J E Woodard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J E Woodard Elementary is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J E Woodard Elementary?
J E Woodard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J E Woodard Elementary rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, J E Woodard Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
Is J E Woodard Elementary a good school?
J E Woodard Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Maury County?
Besides J E Woodard Elementary, Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students), Whitthorne Middle School (951 students), and Spring Hill High School (907 students). See the Maury County district page for the complete list.
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