- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Wayne, IN
Woodside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180003000005
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 15
- middle schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Middle School ranks #2 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
NCES ID 180003000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Woodside Middle School held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 180003000005 · Fort Wayne, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,032 enr · 18.8:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High School (2,382 students)
Woodside Middle School held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Woodside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High School
2,382 students
- This school
Woodside Middle School
1,032 students
- Summit Middle 789
Summit Middle School
789 students
- Covington Elem 746
Covington Elementary School
746 students
- Lafayette Mead 604
Lafayette Meadow School
604 students
- Whispering Mea 535
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
535 students
What this shows Woodside Middle School reports 1,032 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Woodside Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls reports $11,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Meadow School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Maple Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,024 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Carroll Middle School
Standard public school
1,004 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Blackhawk Middle School
Standard public school
814 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Summit Middle School
Standard public school
789 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Lane Middle School
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,032 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodside Middle School
How many students attend Woodside Middle School?
Woodside Middle School has 1,032 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,003 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodside Middle School?
21.1% of students at Woodside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodside Middle School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. 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 54/100 (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 middle schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Middle School ranks #2 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Southwest Allen County Schls?
Besides Woodside Middle School, Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students), Summit Middle School (789 students), and Covington Elementary School (746 students). See the Msd Southwest Allen County Schls district page for the complete list.