Enrollment
100
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 181308002748
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center — Westfield, IN
Federal NCES profile for Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Westfield-Washington Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-34% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center reports 100 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% below the Indiana average and 61% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westfield-Washington Schools spends $15,345 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.4% from local sources (property taxes), 50.6% from the state, and 4.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,345
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 100 Top 3% in Indiana — larger than 97% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.0% -60% vs state
NCES ID 181308002748
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield-Washington Schools, which includes Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center.
$15,345
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,948
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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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 other 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 10.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Westfield, IN.
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 57/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.