- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181224001956
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nappanee · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
North Wood High School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 181224001956 · Nappanee, IN High · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 15.6:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Wood Middle School (653 students)
North Wood High School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Wood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Wood High School
873 students
- North Wood Mid
North Wood Middle School
653 students
- Wakarusa Eleme
Wakarusa Elementary School
534 students
- Woodview Eleme
Woodview Elementary School
410 students
- Nappanee Eleme
Nappanee Elementary School
378 students
What this shows North Wood High School reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Wood High School compares
North Wood High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Wa-Nee Community Schools reports $12,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~873 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.