Enrollment
873
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nappanee, IN
North Wood High School
Federal NCES profile for North Wood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181224001956
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Wood High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nappanee · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Wood High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Wood High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nappanee, IN.
School address
District: Wa-Nee Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181224001956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Wood High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Wood High School
North Wood High School is a large high school in Nappanee, Indiana, enrolling 873 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 873 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #219, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wa-Nee Community Schools also operates North Wood Middle School (653 students) and Wakarusa Elementary School (534 students) alongside North Wood High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Wood High School compares
North Wood High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$12,120
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, North Wood High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wa-Nee Community Schools, which includes North Wood High School.
$12,120
Per student
+0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 54.0%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Wood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakarusa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nappanee Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Wood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~873 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Wood High School
How many students attend North Wood High School?
North Wood High School has 873 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nappanee, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wood High School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Wood High School?
27.0% of students at North Wood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Wood High School?
The largest demographic group at North Wood High School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Nappanee, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Wood High School?
North Wood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Wood High School rank among public schools in Nappanee?
By Resource Investment Index, North Wood High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nappanee, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nappanee on the city page.
Is North Wood High School a good school?
North Wood High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wa-Nee Community Schools?
Besides North Wood High School, Wa-Nee Community Schools also operates North Wood Middle School (653 students), Wakarusa Elementary School (534 students), and Woodview Elementary School (410 students). See the Wa-Nee Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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