Woodlawn Early Childhood Center serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center's student population of 215 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
21%
7%
White
30%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
215 students attend Woodlawn Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Woodlawn Early Childhood Center students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Early Childhood Center offer ?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodlawn Early Childhood Center part of?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodlawn Early Childhood Center located?
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is located in the Lower Beaver neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Lower Beaver.
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