- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakland City, IN
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
Federal NCES profile for Waldo J Wood Memorial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180294000386
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldo J Wood Memorial High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Oakland City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldo J Wood Memorial High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldo J Wood Memorial High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakland City, IN.
School address
District: East Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180294000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Waldo J Wood Memorial High shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180294000386 · Oakland City, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 11.3:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs (157 students)
Waldo J Wood Memorial High shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Waldo J Wood Memorial High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
226 students
- Waldo J Wood M
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs
157 students
- Barton Townshi
Barton Township Elementary
150 students
- Oakland City E
Oakland City Elementary School
149 students
- Francisco Elem 55
Francisco Elementary School
55 students
What this shows Waldo J Wood Memorial High reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldo J Wood Memorial High compares
Waldo J Wood Memorial High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,766
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Waldo J Wood Memorial High is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Gibson School Corporation reports $12,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waldo J Wood Memorial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barton Township Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francisco Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldo J Wood Memorial High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waldo J Wood Memorial High
How many students attend Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High has 226 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakland City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldo J Wood Memorial High is 11.3:1, which is 29% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 28% 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 Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
29.7% of students at Waldo J Wood Memorial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
The largest demographic group at Waldo J Wood Memorial High is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Oakland City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Waldo J Wood Memorial High rank among public schools in Oakland City?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldo J Wood Memorial High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakland City, 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 East Gibson School Corporation?
Besides Waldo J Wood Memorial High, East Gibson School Corporation also operates Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs (157 students), Barton Township Elementary (150 students), and Oakland City Elementary School (149 students). See the East Gibson School Corporation district page for the complete list.