Enrollment
605
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Liberty Township, OH
Woodland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461104404
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Liberty Township · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Liberty Township, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461104404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Elementary School
Woodland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Liberty Township, Ohio, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 33% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 719 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #653, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 605 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Liberty Township's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vangorden Elementary School (670 students): Woodland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 23.9:1).
Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students) and Lakota East High School (2,660 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$12,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 11.1%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Woodland Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakota Local, which includes Woodland Elementary School.
$12,070
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 29.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Liberty Township
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Elementary School
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Liberty Township, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School is 24.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Elementary School?
24.7% of students at Woodland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Elementary School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Liberty Township, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Woodland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Liberty Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Liberty Township, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Liberty Township on the city page.
Is Woodland Elementary School a good school?
Woodland Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Lakota Local?
Besides Woodland Elementary School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.
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