Laura Woodward Elementary School

WWW.DCS.K12.OH.US

538 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laura Woodward Elementary School is a public school located in Delaware, Ohio, and serves as part of the Delaware City School District. Situated in the heart of the community on South Washington Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its primary-level students. It focuses on foundational learning, emphasizing core subjects while encouraging the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they progress through their educational journey.

As a representative institution of the Delaware City Schools, the campus reflects the district’s broader commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where educators, parents, and students collaborate to create a well-rounded learning experience. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Laura Woodward Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic challenges while maintaining a strong connection to the local Delaware, Ohio, community.

538

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laura Woodward Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	69
Black	40
Asian	4
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	1

White
373 (69.3 %)
Hispanic
69 (12.8 %)
Two or More
51 (9.5 %)
Black
40 (7.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
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:	Delaware City
Phone:	(740)833-1600
Website:	http://WWW.DCS.K12.OH.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 161

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 64