Mission Statement

This aerial view shows Woodard the way it looked when it was new eleven years ago. Just as the surroundings have matured and changed around the building so have the students, teachers, and community

Woodard Elementary...promoting a love of learning and a quest for excellence

J. E. Woodard Elementary School is located at the southern end of the Columbia city limits. It was the first newly-created school in Maury County in twenty years when it opened in August, 1990. It was named for Dr. James E. Woodard, a longtime member of the Maury County Board of Education. He served as Chairman of the board from 1971-1980. J. E. Woodard is a modern facility serving kindergarten through fifth grade. During its existence Woodard School has experienced steady growth. The beginning enrollment in 1990-91 of 495 students increased to a high of over 625 students in the 1999-2000 school year.