Woodland Elementary School

www.portageps.org

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Woodland Elementary School is a public school located in Portage, Michigan, serving students as part of the Portage Public Schools district. Situated at 1401 Woodland Drive, the school functions as a core academic institution within the local community, focusing on foundational education for elementary-aged children. It operates under the broader mission of the Portage Public Schools, which emphasizes fostering student growth, academic excellence, and a supportive learning environment.

As a member of the Portage school system, Woodland Elementary benefits from the district's structured curriculum and comprehensive approach to student development. The school is integrated into a district known for its commitment to college and career readiness, utilizing shared resources and community-focused initiatives to enhance the educational experience. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, academic calendars, and specific school information through the district’s official website at http://www.portageps.org.

376

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	26
Black	32
Asian	21
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
253 (67.3 %)
Two or More
43 (11.4 %)
Black
32 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.9 %)
Asian
21 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Public Schools
Phone:	(269)323-6600
Website:	http://www.portageps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 72

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 65