- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alexandria, MN
Woodland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270306000088
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Alexandria, MN.
School address
District: Alexandria Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270306000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Woodland Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270306000088 · Alexandria, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 12.1:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Area High School (1,315 students)
Woodland Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Woodland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Are
Alexandria Area High School
1,315 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
898 students
- Lincoln Elemen 481
Lincoln Elementary
481 students
- Voyager Elemen 446
Voyager Elementary
446 students
- This school 410
Woodland Elementary School
410 students
- Miltona Elemen 126
Miltona Elementary
126 students
What this shows Woodland Elementary School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Elementary School compares
Woodland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$14,622
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Woodland Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Alexandria Public School District reports $14,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miltona Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Elementary School
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alexandria, MN. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Elementary School?
37.1% of students at Woodland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Elementary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Alexandria, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Alexandria, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexandria Public School District?
Besides Woodland Elementary School, Alexandria Public School District also operates Alexandria Area High School (1,315 students), Discovery Middle School (898 students), and Lincoln Elementary (481 students). See the Alexandria Public School District district page for the complete list.