- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wakarusa, IN
North Wood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Wood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181224001958
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Wood Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wakarusa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Wood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Wood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wakarusa, IN.
School address
District: Wa-Nee Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181224001958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
North Wood Middle School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 181224001958 · Wakarusa, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 13.1:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Wood High School (873 students)
North Wood Middle School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Wood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Wood Hig
North Wood High School
873 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Wood Middle School compares
North Wood Middle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, North Wood Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakarusa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nappanee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Wood Middle 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 middle 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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Wood Middle School
How many students attend North Wood Middle School?
North Wood Middle School has 653 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wakarusa, IN. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wood Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Middle School?
32.2% of students at North Wood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Wood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Wood Middle School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Wakarusa, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Wood Middle School?
North Wood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Wakarusa?
By Resource Investment Index, North Wood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wakarusa, 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 Middle School, Wa-Nee Community Schools also operates North Wood High School (873 students), Wakarusa Elementary School (534 students), and Woodview Elementary School (410 students). See the Wa-Nee Community Schools district page for the complete list.