Woodland Forrest Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL, serves 506 students in grades Pre鈥揔 through 5 with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the district average ratio of 15:1.
Math proficiency is 15%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Tuscaloosa City district average of 25%, showing a significant decline from 89% in 2013.
Reading proficiency is 33%, lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 41%, reflecting a downward trend from 89% in 2013 to low 30s in recent years.
Science proficiency ranges between 10% and 14%, which is substantially below the state average of approximately 38% and district average of 30%.
The school's overall state ranking declined from #295 in 2012 to #907 in 2023, with minority enrollment consistently high at 90% and free lunch eligibility increasing from 30% in 2008 to 53% in 2023, indicating changes in the socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Woodland Forrest Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Campus Size
15 acres
Woodland Forrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Forrest Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
82%
32%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Woodland Forrest Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School is ranked #907 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Woodland Forrest Elementary School often compared to?
Woodland Forrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
506 students attend Woodland Forrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Woodland Forrest Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodland Forrest Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodland Forrest Elementary School part of?
Woodland Forrest Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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