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Woden Elementary

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Woden Elementary ranks 1799 th of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1799^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,643 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Woden Elementary is a PK-5 school in the small, rural community of Woden, Texas, serving 471 students as part of the high-performing Woden Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 25% of Texas districts. This school has achieved a remarkable turnaround, climbing from the 26th percentile in 2021-2022 to a solid 3-star rating in the 61st percentile for the 2025-2026 school year—a 35-point jump in just four years. This upward trajectory stands in stark contrast to many nearby schools in the Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd), such as Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary and Mike Moses Elementary, which are either stagnant or declining, with many ranking in the bottom 10% of the state.

One of Woden Elementary’s standout strengths is its exceptional performance in early mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, nearly 71% of its 3rd graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of just 45%—a massive 26-point advantage. This outperforms even the nearby high-performing Central Heights Elementary, which had 61.54% proficiency. The school also excels at supporting its special education students, ranking in the 76th percentile for this subgroup and earning a 4-star rating. Additionally, Woden achieves these results with a lower student-to-teacher ratio (12.1:1) and lower per-student spending ($10,403) compared to lower-performing neighbors like Coston Elementary in Lufkin Independent School District (Isd), which has higher spending ($14,667) but ranks in the bottom 8% of the state.

Woden Elementary’s success is particularly noteworthy given that 67% of its students are economically disadvantaged. The school’s "Low Socio-Economic Status Students" subgroup ranks in the 63rd percentile, demonstrating that it is effectively closing the achievement gap for its most vulnerable students—a challenge that many neighbors with even higher poverty rates have not solved. While the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School (just 10 miles away) serves as an elite benchmark in the 99th percentile, Woden Elementary stands out as a model for how a school can be a powerful engine of opportunity, efficiently using resources to drive strong academic growth in a rural community.

471

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,574

Per pupil spending ?

67.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5263 F M 226
Woden, TX 75978-0100

(936) 564-2386

District: Woden Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Woden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Woden J H
High:	Woden High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.9%

Hispanic:

26.5%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 26th percentile in 2022 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 61st (2026) from a 26th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Texas median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Texas avg50%

1,799^th of 4,643

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

224^th of 947Woden Independent School District (Isd) among Texas 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	1799 of 4643	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.1	1963 of 4651	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.2	3010 of 4710	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.5	2505 of 4647	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.9	3378 of 4581	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	49.5	2061 of 4578	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.8	1072 of 4479	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	986 of 4359	77.4%	★★★★☆
2017	72.0	980 of 4329	77.4%	★★★★☆
2016	76.8	901 of 4286	79.0%	★★★★☆
2015	90.1	196 of 4320	95.5%	★★★★★
2014	75.6	931 of 4260	78.1%	★★★★☆
2013	73.5	996 of 4221	76.4%	★★★★☆
2012	70.9	1094 of 4206	74.0%	★★★★☆
2011	73.2	956 of 4095	76.7%	★★★★☆
2010	70.3	1093 of 3937	72.2%	★★★★☆
2009	59.0	1769 of 3884	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	75.2	746 of 3768	80.2%	★★★★☆
2007	77.5	588 of 3724	84.2%	★★★★☆
2006	82.3	287 of 3476	91.7%	★★★★★
2005	72.1	870 of 3475	75.0%	★★★★☆
2004	65.0	1219 of 3465	64.8%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	33.5	3273 of 4461	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.6	2139 of 4331	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.9	794 of 4295	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.3	691 of 4240	83.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	33.0	2082 of 2918	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.0	3025 of 3668	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.2	1723 of 3556	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.1	2164 of 3487	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.9	2913 of 3446	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.5	1692 of 3333	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.1	2511 of 3226	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.2	1428 of 4588	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.1	1788 of 3744	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.9	3171 of 4658	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.7	2748 of 4588	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.4	3336 of 4561	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.7	2206 of 4499	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.3	1064 of 4348	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	69.1	1074 of 4306	75.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	55.6	1672 of 2980	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.0	2330 of 2958	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.8	2502 of 4425	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.2	2077 of 3644	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.4	3653 of 4465	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.6	2519 of 4401	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	3091 of 4376	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.6	3728 of 4329	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	59.3	1426 of 4188	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.9	702 of 4168	83.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	1698 of 4535	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.0	1776 of 3705	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.8	3279 of 4594	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.1	2549 of 4521	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.8	3101 of 4477	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.9	2181 of 4451	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.5	722 of 4309	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	66.5	1014 of 4264	76.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.6	2217 of 4597	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.1	1483 of 3739	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.7	2830 of 4647	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.5	2185 of 4585	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.0	3399 of 4563	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	50.2	1974 of 4498	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.3	1177 of 4357	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.4	1162 of 4319	73.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	1048 of 4308	75.7%	★★★★☆
2025	56.6	1240 of 3549	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.6	2870 of 4292	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.2	2000 of 4086	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.3	2926 of 3952	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.6	1911 of 3015	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.0	1709 of 2612	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.8	2635 of 3108	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.7	2577 of 3106	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.6	2831 of 3082	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	40.5	1912 of 3082	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.5	1489 of 3142	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.8	1406 of 3127	55.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)76th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2026)69th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)52nd percentile-9 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)44th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)43rd percentile-18 vs school

White (2026)37th percentile-25 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)29th percentile-29 vs school

At Risk (2022)27th percentile~ school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading56%~ state avg

Mathematics48%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)		STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (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 (2025)	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	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Woden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5263 F M 226	Woden	75978	Nacogdoches County	Woden Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 564-2386	471	39	12.1	67.1%	329 (69.9%)	7 (1.5%)	125 (26.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	56.3	1799^th of 4643 public elementary schools	61.3%		53.1	1963^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	57.8%	164							60.0	52.5	55.9				61.7	49.2	35.3					$7,574
Emeline Carpenter Elementary	Public	K-5	5209 SE Stallings Dr	Nacogdoches	75963	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 569-5070	359	25	14.5	92.2%	33 (9.2%)	208 (57.9%)	92 (25.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.7%)	2.5	4635^th of 4643 public elementary schools	0.2%		6.8	4571^st of 4651 public elementary schools	1.7%	64							13.7	11.3	17.8				3.9	3.2	22.2					$9,488
Mike Moses Elementary	Public	K-5	2801 Park St	Nacogdoches	75961	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(936) 569-5001	503	31	16.0	94.0%	33 (6.6%)	182 (36.2%)	274 (54.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	4.6	4609^th of 4643 public elementary schools	0.7%		5.9	4593^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	1.2%	16	0.0	30.0					13.3	25.0	26.5				10.2	20.2	15.7					$7,309
Thomas J Rusk Elementary	Public	K-5	411 N Mound St	Nacogdoches	75961	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 569-3100	422	32	13.3	85.5%	46 (10.9%)	49 (11.6%)	320 (75.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	41.8	2612^th of 4643 public elementary schools	43.7%		43.1	2567^th of 4651 public elementary schools	44.8%	45		12.5	66.7	0.0	20.0		27.0	43.6	68.3				30.3	36.9	60.9					$8,531
Central Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10317 Us Hwy 259 N	Nacogdoches	75965	Nacogdoches County	Central Heights Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 552-3424	477	36	13.2	40.9%	315 (66.0%)	16 (3.4%)	121 (25.4%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	79.2	788^th of 4643 public elementary schools	83.0%		88.3	438^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.6%	350							55.1	75.6	77.9				46.2	63.0	70.1					$9,303
Chireno Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	901 Main St	Chireno	75937	Nacogdoches County	Chireno Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 362-2132	245	21	11.7	73.1%	178 (72.7%)	17 (6.9%)	42 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	33.8	3180^th of 4643 public elementary schools	31.5%		46	2387^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.7%	793						100.0	47.1	60.9	50.0	26.9	57.7	52.0	35.3	34.8	40.0	23.1	30.8	55.6	32.0	$9,346
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	2428 Raguet St	Nacogdoches	75962	Nacogdoches County	Stephen F Austin State University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 468-5899	253	16	15.5		169 (66.8%)	14 (5.5%)	57 (22.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	97.8	57^th of 4643 public elementary schools	98.8%		98.8	27^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.4%	30							77.3	97.4	88.4				79.6	100.0	83.7					$8,435
Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary	Public	K-5	907 N Sanders St	Nacogdoches	75963	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 569-5040	612	34	17.8	93.8%	86 (14.1%)	160 (26.1%)	344 (56.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.4%)	12.6	4410^th of 4643 public elementary schools	5.0%		17.4	4165^th of 4651 public elementary schools	10.4%	245							21.6	30.1	30.9				17.1	31.2	34.0					$7,431
Raguet Elementary	Public	K-5	2708 Raguet St	Nacogdoches	75963	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 569-5052	409	29	14.2	67.2%	142 (34.7%)	126 (30.8%)	93 (22.7%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.0%)	32.6	3266^th of 4643 public elementary schools	29.7%		44.8	2446^th of 4651 public elementary schools	47.4%	820							40.6	47.5	49.3				25.0	44.1	37.7					$8,496
Herty Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	2804 Paul Ave	Lufkin	75901	Angelina County	Lufkin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 639-2241	276	20	13.5	94.9%	48 (17.4%)	83 (30.1%)	128 (46.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)								(n/a)																				$12,422

Frequently Asked Questions about Woden Elementary

Is Woden Elementary a good school?

Woden Elementary ranks 1799^th of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Woden Elementary attend?

Students who attend Woden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woden J H
High : Woden High School

How many students attend Woden Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 471 students attended Woden Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Woden Elementary?

Students at Woden Elementary are 70% White, 27% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Woden Elementary in?

Woden Independent School District (Isd)

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