How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Wood Middle School | Wakarusa Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wakarusa, IN | Wakarusa, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 653 | 534 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North Wood Middle School | Wakarusa Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,063 | $16,063 |
| District | Wa-Nee Community Schools | Wa-Nee Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Wood Middle School | Wakarusa Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 84.6% |
| African American | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Wood Middle School | Wakarusa Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 217.7:1 | 534:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.4% | 9.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.