WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Woodlawn Elementary School is a public school located on Wells Avenue in Schenectady, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Schenectady City School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation through a comprehensive curriculum, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Woodlawn Elementary prioritizes collaboration between educators, students, and families to support the whole child. The school leverages the resources of the larger Schenectady City School District to provide various support services and enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a commitment to school-wide expectations and a culture of mutual respect, Woodlawn strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

502

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	113
Black	77
Asian	143
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
143 (28.5%)
White
118 (23.5%)
Hispanic
113 (22.5%)
Black
77 (15.3%)
Two or More
49 (9.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)370-8280
Website:	http://schenectadyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 82

Ungraded 17