Enrollment
111
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moville, IA
Woodbury Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodbury Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193195001864
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbury Central Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Moville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbury Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moville, IA.
School address
District: Woodbury Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193195001864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodbury Central Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodbury Central Middle School
Woodbury Central Middle School is a small middle school in Moville, Iowa, enrolling 111 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Iowa schools and 50% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Iowa schools, with 111 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Woodbury Central Comm School District also operates Moville Elementary School (283 students) and Woodbury Central High School (190 students) alongside Woodbury Central Middle 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 Woodbury Central Middle School compares
Woodbury Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Iowa - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$12,751
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 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
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Woodbury Central Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodbury Central Comm School District, which includes Woodbury Central Middle School.
$12,751
Per student
-1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.4%
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 Woodbury Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbury Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodbury Central Middle School
How many students attend Woodbury Central Middle School?
Woodbury Central Middle School has 111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Central Middle School is 22.2:1, which is 50% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodbury Central Middle School?
25.0% of students at Woodbury Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbury Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodbury Central Middle School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Moville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbury Central Middle School?
Woodbury Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodbury Central Middle School rank among public schools in Moville?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Central Middle School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Moville on the city page.
Is Woodbury Central Middle School a good school?
Woodbury Central Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa 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 Woodbury Central Comm School District?
Besides Woodbury Central Middle School, Woodbury Central Comm School District also operates Moville Elementary School (283 students) and Woodbury Central High School (190 students). See the Woodbury Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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