- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Wood School
Federal NCES profile for Wood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040831000789
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wood School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #15 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wood School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wood School ranks #15 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Wood School grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 36.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 040831000789 · Tempe, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 13.1:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Wood School grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 36.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Wood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school
Wood School
470 students
What this shows Wood School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wood School compares
Wood School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Arizona - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$12,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 22.6%
White 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Wood School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Tempe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wood School
How many students attend Wood School?
Wood School has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood School is 13.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% 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 Wood School?
45.0% of students at Wood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wood School?
The largest demographic group at Wood School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wood School?
Wood School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Wood School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Wood School ranks #15 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Wood School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.