WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 6760 Highway 63 in Rison, Arkansas, the Woodlawn School District serves as a vital educational hub for its surrounding community. Operating as an active, traditional non-charter public school system within a remote rural setting of the greater Pine Bluff metropolitan area, the district manages two operational campuses that deliver a comprehensive curriculum spanning Kindergarten through 12th grade. Woodlawn currently educates a close-knit student body of 550 children, fostering an environment where students transition seamlessly from early primary education through high school graduation. With balanced grade cohorts—ranging from early elementary classes to 51 high school seniors—the district provides continuity and strong community connection throughout a student's academic journey.

Woodlawn School District reinforces its academic programming with an expansive professional workforce, employing a total staff of approximately 175 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated team includes more than 91 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 10 instructional aides, and nearly 74 support staff personnel, cultivating a highly supportive educational environment capable of delivering personalized instruction and focused student care. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers evaluating regional school systems, Woodlawn represents a model of rural public education backed by strong institutional resources. Further information regarding district administration and school programs can be explored via their official website at whsbears.org.
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Total Schools
550
Total Students
91.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White504
Hispanic21
Black3
Asian8
Two or More13
American Indian1
  • White
    504 (91.6%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:550*
Teachers (FTE):91.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools