Woodlawn Elem

www.usd497.org

240 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Woodlawn Elementary School, located at 508 Elm St in Lawrence, Kansas, is a foundational part of the Lawrence Public Schools district (USD 497). The school is situated in a historic neighborhood near downtown Lawrence, providing a community-centered learning environment that serves students in the early stages of their education. As part of a district that emphasizes innovation and inclusivity, Woodlawn focuses on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong connection between the school and the surrounding community.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student-centered initiatives. Families and community members can stay connected with the school’s specific programs, events, and academic calendars through the official USD 497 website. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and utilizing the resources provided by the Lawrence school district, Woodlawn Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

240

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodlawn Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	27
Black	14
Two or More	43
American Indian	5

White
151 (62.9%)
Two or More
43 (17.9%)
Hispanic
27 (11.3%)
Black
14 (5.8%)
American Indian
5 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawrence
Phone:	(785)832-5920
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woodlawn Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woodlawn Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	52.1%
Male	115	47.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th