WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RISON, AR with about 301 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 6760 Hwy 63 in Rison, Arkansas, serves as the foundational academic unit for the Woodlawn School District. As part of a close-knit rural community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and character development for students in the primary grades. The school operates under the mascot of the "Bears," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and identity that permeates the district.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by balancing traditional curriculum requirements with a focus on student engagement. Through their official website, whsbears.org, the school maintains communication with families regarding district news, academic calendars, and school events. By leveraging its position within the Woodlawn community, the elementary school aims to provide a stable, collaborative atmosphere where students can build the essential skills needed for their transition to middle and high school.
For more information, contact WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 357-2211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RISON, AR 71665
(870) 357-2211
http://whsbears.org
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RISON, AR with about 301 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 301
- Teachers:
- 20.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 301 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.