Enrollment
470
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wood School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wood School
Wood School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 470 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tempe's public schools, it stands alongside Asu Preparatory Academy Digital (3,850 students): Wood School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students) and Nevitt Elementary School (712 students) alongside Wood School.
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 Wood School compares
Wood School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe School District (4258), which includes Wood School.
$11,917
Per student
-9%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wood School a good school?
Wood School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona 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 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.
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