- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
J E Woodard Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 470276002007 · Columbia, TN Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Central High School (1,401 students)
J E Woodard Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
J E Woodard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Centr
Columbia Central High School
1,401 students
- Whitthorne Mid
Whitthorne Middle School
951 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
907 students
- Culleoka Unit
Culleoka Unit School
868 students
- Battle Creek M
Battle Creek Middle School
750 students
- This school
J E Woodard Elementary
581 students
What this shows J E Woodard Elementary reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How J E Woodard Elementary compares
J E Woodard Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Maury County reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.