- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gary, IN
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
Federal NCES profile for Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180387000620
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy ranks #6 of 7 schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387000620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180387000620 · Gary, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 18.9:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students)
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Side Lead
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- Glen Park Acad
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- This school 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- Daniel Hale Wi 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- Beveridge Elem 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- Gary Middle Sc 365
Gary Middle School
365 students
What this shows Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy compares
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 69% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 2.5%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beveridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gary Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Gary
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
Standard public school
1,180 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Standard public school
1,138 students 15:1 students per teacher
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Standard public school
773 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Steel City Academy
Standard public school
286 students 13:1 students per teacher
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
Standard public school
231 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Gary Virtual Academy
Standard public school
45 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
How many students attend Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
83.7% of students at Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
The largest demographic group at Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy is African American at 89.4% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy?
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy rank among schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy ranks #6 of 7 schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy, Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students), Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students), and Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch (450 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.