Enrollment
869
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wyandotte, MI
Woodrow Wilson School
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263654007255
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Wyandotte · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Wyandotte, MI.
School address
District: Wyandotte School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263654007255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodrow Wilson School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodrow Wilson School
Woodrow Wilson School is a higher-need, large middle school in Wyandotte, Michigan, enrolling 869 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 869 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #182, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wyandotte School District of the City of spends $19,096 per pupil, 41% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 192 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 869 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students) and Jefferson Elementary School (473 students) alongside Woodrow Wilson 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 Woodrow Wilson School compares
Woodrow Wilson School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$19,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Woodrow Wilson School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyandotte School District of the City of, which includes Woodrow Wilson School.
$19,096
Per student
+41%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~869 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson School
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson School?
Woodrow Wilson School has 869 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wyandotte, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson School?
56.0% of students at Woodrow Wilson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson School?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Wyandotte, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson School?
Woodrow Wilson School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Wyandotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Wyandotte, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wyandotte on the city page.
Is Woodrow Wilson School a good school?
Woodrow Wilson School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan 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 Wyandotte School District of the City of?
Besides Woodrow Wilson School, Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students), Jefferson Elementary School (473 students), and Garfield Elementary School (418 students). See the Wyandotte School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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