Enrollment
270
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodward, IA
Woodward-Granger High School
Federal NCES profile for Woodward-Granger High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193201001868
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward-Granger High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Woodward · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodward-Granger High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward-Granger High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Woodward, IA.
School address
District: Woodward-Granger Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193201001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodward-Granger High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodward-Granger High School
Woodward-Granger High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Woodward, Iowa, enrolling 270 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Iowa average.
With 270 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Woodward-Granger Comm School District also operates Woodward-Granger Elementary School (349 students) and Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center (253 students) alongside Woodward-Granger High 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 Woodward-Granger High School compares
Woodward-Granger High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Iowa - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 96.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Woodward-Granger High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodward-Granger Comm School District, which includes Woodward-Granger High School.
$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-Granger High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward-Granger Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward-Granger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward-Granger High School'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
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high 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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodward-Granger High School
How many students attend Woodward-Granger High School?
Woodward-Granger High School has 270 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodward, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward-Granger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward-Granger High School is 13.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% 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 Woodward-Granger High School?
10.8% of students at Woodward-Granger High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward-Granger High School?
The largest demographic group at Woodward-Granger High School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Woodward, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward-Granger High School?
Woodward-Granger High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodward-Granger High School rank among public schools in Woodward?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward-Granger High School ranks #1 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-Granger High School a good school?
Woodward-Granger High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less 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-Granger High School, Woodward-Granger Comm School District also operates Woodward-Granger Elementary School (349 students), Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center (253 students), and Woodward-Granger Middle School (248 students). See the Woodward-Granger Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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