Enrollment
100
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westfield, IN
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181308002748
👥 S:T ratio 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 6 schools in Westfield, IN.
School address
District: Westfield-Washington Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181308002748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Westfield, Indiana, enrolling 100 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.0% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Indiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Indiana schools, with 100 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Among Westfield's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Woods Elementary School (691 students): Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 19.7:1).
Westfield-Washington Schools also operates Westfield High School (2,948 students) and Westfield Middle School (1,585 students) alongside Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center.
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 Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center compares
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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.
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 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 10.0%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield-Washington Schools, which includes Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center.
$11,937
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 50.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monon Trail Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Woods Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,948
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Westfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Shamrock Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Glen Elementary
Standard public school
632 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Carey Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Trace Elementary School
Standard public school
582 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~100 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center
How many students attend Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center?
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center has 100 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westfield, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center?
20.0% of students at Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Westfield, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center?
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center rank among schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 6 schools in Westfield, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westfield on the city page.
Is Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center a good school?
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Westfield-Washington Schools?
Besides Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center, Westfield-Washington Schools also operates Westfield High School (2,948 students), Westfield Middle School (1,585 students), and Westfield Intermediate School (1,551 students). See the Westfield-Washington Schools district page for the complete list.
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