Woodland Elem School

www.joliet86.org

338 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Woodland Elementary School, located at 701 3rd Ave in Joliet, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Joliet Public Schools District 86. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future educational endeavors. By focusing on core curriculum standards and building a strong sense of community, Woodland Elementary aims to equip its diverse student body with the essential skills and values needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

Beyond its academic focus, Woodland Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Joliet community. The school promotes active engagement between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive support system that enhances the overall educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to nurture well-rounded students who are not only proficient in literacy and mathematics but also prepared to contribute positively to their neighborhood and society at large.

338

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodland Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	237
Black	88
Two or More	7

Hispanic
237 (70.1 %)
Black
88 (26.0 %)
Two or More
7 (2.1 %)
White
6 (1.8 %)

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:	Joliet PSD 86
Phone:	(815)723-2808
Website:	http://www.joliet86.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 15

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 46