- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alameda, CA
Will C. Wood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Will C. Wood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060177000057
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Will C. Wood Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 18
- public schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Will C. Wood Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Will C. Wood Middle ranks #12 of 18 public schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Will C. Wood Middle held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060177000057 · Alameda, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 21.1:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
Will C. Wood Middle held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Will C. Wood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- This school 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- Frank Otis Ele 569
Frank Otis Elementary
569 students
What this shows Will C. Wood Middle reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Will C. Wood Middle compares
Will C. Wood Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
White 21.3%
Two or More 18.6%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Will C. Wood Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Will C. Wood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Otis Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Will C. Wood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Alameda
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Will C. Wood Middle
How many students attend Will C. Wood Middle?
Will C. Wood Middle has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood Middle is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher 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 Will C. Wood Middle?
42.6% of students at Will C. Wood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Will C. Wood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Will C. Wood Middle is Asian at 30.9% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Will C. Wood Middle?
Will C. Wood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Will C. Wood Middle rank among public schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Will C. Wood Middle ranks #12 of 18 public schools in Alameda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Will C. Wood Middle, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Lincoln Middle (971 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.