Woodland Heights Elementary School

Woodland Heights Elementary School is a public school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Spartanburg County School District 6. The school has about 380 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 11:1, which lets for small-group learning and one-on-one attention. Woodland Heights Elementary focuses on arts integration and project-based learning, which helps students build academic skills while also encouraging them to be creative. Its curriculum meets South Carolina state standards and has special programs for reading help, technology use, and physical education. There is a lot of diversity among the students. Most of them are Black or African American, followed by White, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. Almost all of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that most of them are from low-income families. Recent state tests show that about 32% of students were good at math and 27% were good at English Language Arts. These numbers are in line with the averages for similar schools in the state. The school spends about $12,500 per student, which is a little more than the average in South Carolina. Woodland Heights Elementary is known for being a friendly place to learn and for its strong commitment to the arts. The school is still focused on academic growth, but its commitment to student engagement and its welcoming environment show that it has a lot of room to grow.

In early 2025, Woodland Heights Elementary School in Spartanburg made headlines across the country for its ongoing efforts to make its students healthier and happier. The school won the award for being one of America's Healthiest Schools. This award goes to schools that work hard to make learning environments that are balanced and helpful.

Teachers and staff have been working for a long time to teach kids how to eat well and get them to move every day. Students can play fitness games and do things outside that are based on eating well. They also get short breaks in class to move around and stretch their legs. Families can now go to wellness nights at the cafeteria that encourage healthy living at home. The cafeteria also serves healthier food.

People in Spartanburg have liked the attention. The school puts the health and safety of its students first, according to parents. The success of Woodland Heights Elementary shows that it is doing a good job of taking care of the minds and bodies of all the kids it serves.

Q1. What time does Woodland Heights Elementary School start and end?

Ans. The school day usually starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. There are also days when students leave early so that teachers can plan or learn new things.

Q2. Does Woodland Heights Elementary provide after-school activities or care for children?

Ans. Yes, the school has an after-school care program that includes homework help, fun activities, and supervised play until 6:00 p.m.

Q3. What kinds of activities do students do outside of school?

Ans. Students can join the chorus, art club, student council, and STEM activities, as well as community service projects and seasonal events.

Q4. What does the school do to help students with special needs?

Ans. Woodland Heights Elementary has individualized education programs (IEPs), specialized instruction, and access to resource teachers and school counselors to help students with different learning needs.

Q5. What steps does the school take to keep kids safe?

Ans. The school has secure entry systems, regular safety drills, and an on-site resource officer to make sure that all students are safe and watched over.