- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jennings, MO
Woodland Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291629000770
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Elem. earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jennings · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Elem. has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elem. ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jennings, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Woodland Elem. held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 291629000770 · Jennings, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings High (666 students)
Woodland Elem. held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Woodland Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings High
Jennings High
666 students
- Northview Elem
Northview Elem.
540 students
- Rose Johnson J
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High
310 students
- Fairview Prima
Fairview Primary
284 students
- This school 197
Woodland Elem.
197 students
- Kenneth C. Han 138
Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem.
138 students
What this shows Woodland Elem. reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Elem. compares
Woodland Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.0%
White 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Woodland Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Jennings reports $12,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Elem.
How many students attend Woodland Elem.?
Woodland Elem. has 197 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jennings, MO. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elem. is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Elem.?
100.0% of students at Woodland Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Elem. is African American at 98.0% of enrollment, in Jennings, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Elem.?
Woodland Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Woodland Elem. rank among schools in Jennings?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elem. ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jennings, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jennings on the city page.
What other schools are in Jennings?
Besides Woodland Elem., Jennings also operates Jennings High (666 students), Northview Elem. (540 students), and Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High (310 students). See the Jennings district page for the complete list.