Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodland, WA

Woodland Middle School

Federal NCES profile for Woodland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.

2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 531005003509
0/100100/10050/100
👥 S:T ratio
24
🌟 Gifted program
70
🎓 Counselors
26
📋 Attendance
78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Woodland Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.

#2 of 6
public schools in Woodland · Resource Index
50
Resource Index · Higher
18.9:1
large classes for Washington
37.2%
free-lunch eligible

Woodland Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Woodland, WA.

Enrollment

739

Washington · 2024-25 NCES data

Teachers (FTE)

39.0

Federal CCD staff survey

Students per teacher

18.9:1

vs 17.6:1 Washington avg

+7% vs state

Free-lunch eligible

37.2%

vs 45.0% Washington avg

-17% vs state

Student-teacher ratio in context

How Woodland Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians

Slightly above state median

Source: NCES Common Core of Data As of 2024-25 federal staff survey Total enrollment ÷ full-time-equivalent classroom teachers

What stands out at Woodland Middle School

Woodland Middle School is a large elementary school in Woodland, Washington, enrolling 739 students.

Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.

Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.

Enrollment of 739 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.

Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.

Against 351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.

Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 48/100).

Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.

Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.

The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.

Among Woodland's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Fork Elementary School (473 students): Woodland Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 15.8:1).

Woodland School District also operates Woodland High School (667 students) and North Fork Elementary School (473 students) alongside Woodland 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 Woodland Middle School compares

Woodland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.

Metric This school vs Washington Washington avg U.S. avg
Students per teacher 18.9:1 ▲ 7% 17.6:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 37.2% ▼ 17% 45.0% 51.7%
Enrollment 739 top 13% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.

Equity indicators (what these measure)

Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible - 17% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher - 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,701
per pupil, district-wide - below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.

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 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 48.3/100

Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Woodland Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.

Programs

Gifted & talented Yes

Funding & spending

District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodland School District, which includes Woodland Middle School.

$17,701
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.7%
Federal 10.5%

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 Woodland Middle School Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Woodland High School Similar size Similar economic need Higher S:T ratio
North Fork Elementary School Smaller Lower economic need Lower S:T ratio
Columbia Elementary School Smaller Similar economic need Lower S:T ratio
Woodland Alternative School Smaller Similar economic need Higher S:T ratio
Yale Elementary Smaller Similar economic need Lower S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Woodland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Woodland School District · 5 sibling schools

View district profile

Similar elementary schools in Woodland

1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.

Similar elementary schools statewide

Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.

Next steps

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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Middle School

How many students attend Woodland Middle School?

Woodland Middle School has 739 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodland, WA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Middle School?

37.2% of students at Woodland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Middle School?

The largest demographic group at Woodland Middle School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Woodland, WA.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Middle School?

Woodland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Woodland Middle School rank among public schools in Woodland?

By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Woodland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodland on the city page.

Is Woodland Middle School a good school?

Woodland Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington 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 Woodland School District?

Besides Woodland Middle School, Woodland School District also operates Woodland High School (667 students), North Fork Elementary School (473 students), and Columbia Elementary School (365 students). See the Woodland School District district page for the complete list.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2021-22) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

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