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Woodlawn Elementary School

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Woodlawn Elementary School ranks 101 st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

101^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Woodlawn Elementary School in Rison, AR, serves 289 students in grades K-6 within the Woodlawn School District and has achieved a remarkable turnaround, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 79th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year.

Woodlawn Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in math (63.6%) and science (56.6%) that are roughly three to four times higher than nearby schools in the Pine Bluff School District, such as Matthews Elementary School and Broadmoor Elementary School, which often score below 20%. It also outperforms Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School (36% in math) and surpasses Rison Elementary School in several key areas. The school's 4-star rating is the highest among full K-6 schools in the region, with Rison Elementary earning 3 stars. Notably, Woodlawn achieves these results with lower spending per student ($10,293) compared to struggling districts like Pine Bluff ($15,000-$17,500) and even Rison Elementary ($12,200), demonstrating efficient use of resources.

Woodlawn's strongest subjects are math and science, with 5th grade math reaching 74.6% proficiency, suggesting a particularly effective STEM program. However, there is a dip in 6th grade performance, where students scored below the state average in English Language Arts (37.5% vs. 40.8%) and science (37.5% vs. 42.5%), indicating a need for targeted review. The school's dramatic improvement from a 2-star rating in 2015-2016 to its current 4-star status, including a massive single-year leap from the 48th to 79th percentile, points to highly effective interventions. While Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff (K-3) slightly outperforms Woodlawn in math (79% vs. 63.6%), Woodlawn's consistent excellence across all elementary grades makes it a top choice for families seeking strong academic foundations in the area.

289

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,293

Per pupil spending ?

59.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6760 Hwy. 63
Rison, AR 71665

(870) 357-2211

District: Woodlawn School District

Students who attend Woodlawn Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Woodlawn High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (55% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 49 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg46%

Arkansas avg42%

101^st of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 49 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

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131^st of 251Woodlawn School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	76.9	101 of 491	79.4%	★★★★☆
2025	50.2	256 of 495	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	69.7	143 of 497	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	59.6	208 of 492	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.9	139 of 487	71.5%	★★★★☆
2021	61.5	196 of 496	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.2	240 of 488	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.6	297 of 480	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.8	264 of 485	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.3	344 of 494	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.6	334 of 466	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	58.4	209 of 471	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.7	163 of 476	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.1	248 of 468	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.1	244 of 471	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.3	167 of 457	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.5	184 of 445	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.2	170 of 439	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.6	142 of 440	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.8	164 of 402	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	75.0	81 of 411	80.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics64%+19 vs state

Science57%+13 vs state

English Language Arts50%+11 vs state

Reading50%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	K-6	6760 Hwy. 63	Rison	71665	Cleveland County	Woodlawn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 357-2211	289	22	13.3	59.2%	264 (91.3%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.5%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	76.9	101^st of 491 public elementary schools	79.4%		50.2	256^th of 495 public elementary schools	48.3%	155	59.5	52.5	51.0	37.5	50.2	54.8	47.5	53.0	42.5	49.7	57.1	55.0	74.6	65.0	63.6	50.0	67.5	68.7	37.5	56.6	$10,293	$829	$9,465
Rison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	700 Main Street	Rison	71665	Cleveland County	Cleveland County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 325-6894	427	28	15.1	74.5%	307 (71.9%)	81 (19.0%)	8 (1.9%)	12 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	59.3	202^nd of 491 public elementary schools	58.9%		57.4	218^th of 495 public elementary schools	56.0%	16	54.7	47.8	40.6	43.8	46.6	56.6	50.0	47.4	47.9	50.5	45.3	45.6	27.1	47.9	40.8	54.7	47.8	33.9	29.2	41.3	$12,200	$2,610	$9,590
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 East Arkansas St	Star City	71667	Lincoln County	Star City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(866) 446-3647	679	44	15.4	99.9%	435 (64.1%)	127 (18.7%)	71 (10.5%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.3%)	33.6	348^th of 491 public elementary schools	29.1%		36.5	334^th of 495 public elementary schools	32.5%	14	32.6	33.4	30.6		32.2	33.7	35.3	30.6		33.3	38.8	36.2	32.9		36.0	35.5	39.0	31.8		35.7	$11,372	$1,459	$9,912
Southwood Elementary School	Public	K-6	4200 S Fir St	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 543-4390	345	23	15.2	100.0%	15 (4.3%)	312 (90.4%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	11.3	457^th of 491 public elementary schools	6.9%		15.6	438^th of 495 public elementary schools	11.5%	19	24.4	7.9	12.7	28.6	17.9	24.4	10.5	11.0	28.6	17.9	19.6	21.1	9.1	44.2	21.4	17.3	15.8	12.7	26.5	17.3	$15,646	$2,336	$13,310
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff	Public, Charter	K-5	Pine Bluff Ar 71603	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 395-7401	469	29	16.2	80.0%	6 (1.3%)	447 (95.3%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	31.9	357^th of 491 public elementary schools	27.3%		40	314^th of 495 public elementary schools	36.6%	43	20.3	32.4	34.8		30.0	21.6	31.5	37.0		30.7	16.3	45.0	32.6		33.2	24.3	44.1	34.8		35.8	$17,582	$4,906	$12,676
Edgewood Elementary School	Public	K-1	4100 West 32nd	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-1252	199	15	13.5	78.4%	24 (12.1%)	168 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)																					$13,689	$1,836	$11,853
Thirty-Fourth Street Elementary School	Public	K-6	801 East 34th Ave	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 543-4392	399	23	17.5	100.0%	8 (2.0%)	363 (91.0%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	8.5	472^nd of 491 public elementary schools	3.9%		6.3	486^th of 495 public elementary schools	1.8%	14	20.0	24.5	8.5	24.4	18.9	20.0	26.4	5.1	24.5	18.4	17.2	18.8	1.7	20.4	13.8	20.0	17.0	1.7	16.3	12.7	$16,198	$3,313	$12,886
Coleman Elementary School	Public	2-5	4600 West 13th	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-3697	426	31	13.8	79.8%	44 (10.3%)	366 (85.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	11.6	454^th of 491 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.7	474^th of 495 public elementary schools	4.2%	20	27.6	11.0	23.4		19.5	27.5	11.0	27.7		20.9	17.6	8.5	30.1		17.8	26.3	9.3	22.6		18.2	$12,336	$1,756	$10,580
Broadmoor Elementary School	Public	K-6	1106 Wisconsin Street	Pine Bluff	71601	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 543-4368	283	20	13.9	100.0%	11 (3.9%)	253 (89.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.3%)	6.6	480^th of 491 public elementary schools	2.2%		3.9	494^th of 495 public elementary schools	0.2%	14	27.5	13.3	11.5	20.0	17.4	25.0	13.4	11.5	23.3	17.4	22.5	8.9	9.6	6.5	11.9	20.0	13.3	3.8	12.9	11.9	$16,699	$2,977	$13,722
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff	Public, Charter	K-3	Pine Bluff Ar 71601	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 515-4001	245	16	15.7	79.2%	3 (1.2%)	235 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	80.1	82^nd of 491 public elementary schools	83.3%		49.6	262^nd of 495 public elementary schools	47.1%	180	57.9				57.9	57.9				57.9	79.0				79.0	44.7				44.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlawn Elementary School

How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 289 students attended Woodlawn Elementary School.

Is Woodlawn Elementary School a good school?

Woodlawn Elementary School ranks 101^st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Woodlawn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Woodlawn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Woodlawn High School

What is the racial makeup of Woodlawn Elementary School?

Students at Woodlawn Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Woodlawn Elementary School in?

Woodlawn School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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