Enrollment
613
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Will C. Wood Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Will C. Wood Middle
Will C. Wood Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Alameda, California, enrolling 613 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #629.
Its student body is led by Asian (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Alameda's middle schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Middle (971 students): Will C. Wood Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 28.6:1).
Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students) and Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students) alongside Will C. Wood Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Will C. Wood Middle compares
Will C. Wood Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alameda Unified, which includes Will C. Wood Middle.
$16,276
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 39.0%
Federal 8.0%
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.
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
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Will C. Wood Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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