WOODLAWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district, located in Des Moines, IA with about 286 students. With about 10 teachers, Woodlawn Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center, located in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational growth of the district's youngest learners. As part of the Des Moines Public Schools system, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood development, providing a nurturing environment designed to prepare children for the transition into elementary school. The facility prioritizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that students build a strong academic and behavioral framework during their most critical formative years.
The center is highly regarded for its inclusive approach and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of families within the community. By utilizing a curriculum tailored specifically to preschoolers, Woodlawn fosters an atmosphere of curiosity and exploration. With its dedicated staff and focus on developmentally appropriate practices, the school serves as a vital community hub that supports both student readiness and parent involvement, helping children develop the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success.
For more information, contact Woodlawn Early Childhood Center at (515) 242-8213 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8213
WOODLAWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public school in Des Moines, IA with about 286 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 286
- Teachers:
- 10.9
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 286 students
- White
- 33.6%
- Asian
- 22.4%
- Black or African American
- 21.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.