- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Moines, IA
Woodside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192532001448
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 34
- elementary schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Middle School ranks #2 of 34 elementary schools in Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: Saydel Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192532001448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Woodside Middle School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 192532001448 · Des Moines, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 11.3:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Cornell Elementary School (555 students)
Woodside Middle School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Woodside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cornell Elemen
Cornell Elementary School
555 students
- Saydel High Sc
Saydel High School
458 students
- This school
Woodside Middle School
396 students
What this shows Woodside Middle School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodside Middle School compares
Woodside Middle 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 85% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Iowa - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$15,826
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Woodside Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saydel Comm School District reports $15,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saydel High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Des Moines
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brubaker Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 12:1 students per teacher
Studebaker Elementary School
Standard public school
561 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Garton Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Morris Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
River Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodside Middle School
How many students attend Woodside Middle School?
Woodside Middle School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 28% 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 Woodside Middle School?
67.4% of students at Woodside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodside Middle School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Des Moines, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodside Middle School?
Woodside Middle 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 Woodside Middle School rank among elementary schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Middle School ranks #2 of 34 elementary schools in Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Saydel Comm School District?
Besides Woodside Middle School, Saydel Comm School District also operates Cornell Elementary School (555 students) and Saydel High School (458 students). See the Saydel Comm School District district page for the complete list.