- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland City, IN
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180294000622
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Oakland City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oakland City, IN.
School address
District: East Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180294000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+41.2%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 180294000622 · Oakland City, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 14.3:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldo J Wood Memorial High (226 students)
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+41.2%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waldo J Wood M
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
226 students
- This school
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 Jhs reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs compares
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 94% | - | - |
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.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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.
Engagement
16.6%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo J Wood Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Township Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francisco Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs'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 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs
How many students attend Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs?
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs 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 Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs?
52.9% of students at Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs 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 Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Oakland City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs?
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Jhs rank among public schools in Oakland City?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs ranks #2 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 Jhs, East Gibson School Corporation also operates Waldo J Wood Memorial High (226 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.