Enrollment
741
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 263522007120
Warren Woods Middle School — Warren, MI
Federal NCES profile for Warren Woods Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
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: Warren Woods Public Schools · Michigan
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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warren Woods Middle School compares with Michigan 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
Warren Woods Middle School reports 741 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Michigan average and 19% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 371 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Warren Woods Public Schools spends $17,887 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.7% from local sources (property taxes), 58.7% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Warren Woods Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 89% | — | — |
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
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,887
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 371 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 741 Top 89% in Michigan — larger than 11% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.5% +13% vs state
NCES ID 263522007120
Student demographics
White 44.4%
African American 29.1%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 371:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren Woods Public Schools, which includes Warren Woods Middle School.
$17,887
Per student
+13%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 58.7%
Federal 10.7%
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
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Warren Woods Middle School
How many students attend Warren Woods Middle School?
Warren Woods Middle School has 741 students enrolled. It is a middle school in WARREN, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Woods Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Woods Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren Woods Middle School?
61.5% of students at Warren Woods Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Woods Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Warren Woods Middle School is White at 44.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in WARREN, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Woods Middle School?
Warren Woods Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.