Enrollment
110
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodward Academy compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodward Academy
Woodward Academy is a small combined-grade school in Woodward, Iowa, enrolling 110 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Woodward Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Iowa schools and 43% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Iowa schools, with 110 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Woodward-Granger Comm School District also operates Woodward-Granger Elementary School (349 students) and Woodward-Granger High School (270 students) alongside Woodward Academy.
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 Woodward Academy compares
Woodward Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodward-Granger Comm School District, which includes Woodward Academy.
$13,256
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 44.7%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Woodward on the city page.
Is Woodward Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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