WOODRIDGE EL
WOODRIDGE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DESOTO ISD school district, located in DESOTO, TX with about 696 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, WOODRIDGE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
WOODRIDGE ELementary is a public school located in DeSoto, Texas, serving students as part of the DeSoto Independent School District. The school is situated at 1001 Woodridge in a residential area of the city and operates under the district’s mission to provide equitable educational opportunities that prepare students for success in a global society. As a core component of the DeSoto ISD community, Woodridge focuses on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for its elementary-age population.
The school benefits from the broader resources and curricular framework established by DeSoto ISD, which emphasizes college and career readiness from an early age. Families and community members can engage with the school’s specific programs, district-wide initiatives, and academic calendars through the official district website at http://www.desotoisd.org. By integrating local community involvement with state-aligned academic standards, WOODRIDGE ELementary aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for transition into the district's middle and high school programs.
For more information, contact WOODRIDGE EL at (972) 223-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DESOTO, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
http://www.desotoisd.org
WOODRIDGE EL is a public Title I school in DESOTO, TX with about 696 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- DESOTO ISD
- Total Students:
- 696
- Teachers:
- 43.46
- 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 696 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WOODRIDGE EL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- White
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.