- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodward, IA
Woodward Academy
Federal NCES profile for Woodward Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193201002079
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Woodward · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 110
- students enrolled
Woodward Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Woodward, IA.
School address
District: Woodward-Granger Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193201002079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Woodward Academy held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 193201002079 · Woodward, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 8.5:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodward-Granger Elementary School (349 students)
Woodward Academy held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Woodward Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodward-Grang
Woodward-Granger Elementary School
349 students
- Woodward-Grang
Woodward-Granger High School
270 students
- Woodward-Grang
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
253 students
- Woodward-Grang
Woodward-Granger Middle School
248 students
- This school 110
Woodward Academy
110 students
What this shows Woodward Academy reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodward Academy compares
Woodward Academy 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Iowa - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$13,620
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Woodward Academy is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Woodward-Granger Comm School District reports $13,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodward Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward-Granger Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward-Granger High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward-Granger Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodward Academy
How many students attend Woodward Academy?
Woodward Academy has 110 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Woodward, IA. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward Academy is 8.5:1, which is 43% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward Academy?
The largest demographic group at Woodward Academy is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Woodward, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward Academy?
Woodward Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodward Academy rank among public schools in Woodward?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Woodward, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Woodward-Granger Comm School District?
Besides Woodward Academy, Woodward-Granger Comm School District also operates Woodward-Granger Elementary School (349 students), Woodward-Granger High School (270 students), and Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center (253 students). See the Woodward-Granger Comm School District district page for the complete list.