- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moville, IA
Woodbury Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Woodbury Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193195001865
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbury Central High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Moville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbury Central High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moville, IA.
School address
District: Woodbury Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193195001865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Woodbury Central High School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 193195001865 · Moville, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 11.9:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Moville Elementary School (283 students)
Woodbury Central High School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Woodbury Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moville Elemen
Moville Elementary School
283 students
- This school
Woodbury Central High School
190 students
- Woodbury Centr 111
Woodbury Central Middle School
111 students
What this shows Woodbury Central High School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodbury Central High School compares
Woodbury Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Iowa - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,196
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Woodbury Central High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbury Central Comm School District reports $14,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodbury Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbury Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high 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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodbury Central High School
How many students attend Woodbury Central High School?
Woodbury Central High School has 190 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Central High School is 11.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% 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 Woodbury Central High School?
21.9% of students at Woodbury Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbury Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Woodbury Central High School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Moville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbury Central High School?
Woodbury Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Woodbury Central High School rank among public schools in Moville?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moville, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Woodbury Central Comm School District?
Besides Woodbury Central High School, Woodbury Central Comm School District also operates Moville Elementary School (283 students) and Woodbury Central Middle School (111 students). See the Woodbury Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.