Enrollment
505
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hanford, CA
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061647002084
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Junior High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Junior High ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Elementary · California
NCES ID 061647002084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodrow Wilson Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Woodrow Wilson Junior High is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hanford, California, enrolling 505 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,035.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hanford's middle schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Middle (550 students): Woodrow Wilson Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 22.9:1).
Hanford Elementary also operates Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students) and Monroe Elementary (611 students) alongside Woodrow Wilson Junior High.
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 Woodrow Wilson Junior High compares
Woodrow Wilson Junior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$15,403
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
White 14.1%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Woodrow Wilson Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanford Elementary, which includes Woodrow Wilson Junior High.
$15,403
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.5%
State 77.3%
Federal 14.2%
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 Woodrow Wilson Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph M. Simas | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Hanford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Junior High
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
Woodrow Wilson Junior High has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hanford, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Junior High is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher 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 Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
74.5% of students at Woodrow Wilson Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
Woodrow Wilson Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Woodrow Wilson Junior High rank among middle schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Junior High ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hanford, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hanford on the city page.
Is Woodrow Wilson Junior High a good school?
Woodrow Wilson Junior High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Hanford Elementary?
Besides Woodrow Wilson Junior High, Hanford Elementary also operates Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students), Monroe Elementary (611 students), and John F. Kennedy Junior High (531 students). See the Hanford Elementary district page for the complete list.
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