Woodbury Leadership Academy

Charter School 666 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Woodbury Leadership Academy is a public charter school located in Woodbury, Minnesota, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum grounded in the Core Knowledge sequence, which emphasizes a broad, content-rich education. Their educational philosophy focuses on fostering intellectual curiosity and academic excellence while maintaining high expectations for student performance.

Beyond academics, the academy places a significant emphasis on leadership development and character building. The school’s mission is centered on cultivating well-rounded students who are prepared to take on responsibilities as future leaders in their communities. By combining a structured, knowledge-based curriculum with a supportive environment that highlights virtues and interpersonal skills, Woodbury Leadership Academy aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

666

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodbury Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	46
Black	136
Asian	175
Two or More	59
American Indian	3

White
247 (37.1 %)
Asian
175 (26.3 %)
Black
136 (20.4 %)
Two or More
59 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
46 (6.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Woodbury Leadership Academy
Phone:	(651)539-2641
Website:	http://wlamn.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 88

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 40