Enrollment
410
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Elementary School
Woodland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Alexandria, Minnesota, enrolling 410 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.1% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 410 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Alexandria Public School District also operates Alexandria Area High School (1,315 students) and Discovery Middle School (898 students) alongside Woodland Elementary School.
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 Woodland Elementary School compares
Woodland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexandria Public School District, which includes Woodland Elementary School.
$14,182
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.5%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Woodland Elementary School a good school?
Woodland Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. 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 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.
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