- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodward, IA
Woodward-Granger Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodward-Granger Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193201001866
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward-Granger Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Woodward · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodward-Granger Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward-Granger Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Woodward, IA.
School address
District: Woodward-Granger Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193201001866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Woodward-Granger Middle School grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 193201001866 · Woodward, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 22.5:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodward-Granger Elementary School (349 students)
Woodward-Granger Middle School grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Woodward-Granger Middle School 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
- This school
Woodward-Granger Middle School
248 students
- Woodward Acade 110
Woodward Academy
110 students
What this shows Woodward-Granger Middle School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodward-Granger Middle School compares
Woodward-Granger Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Woodward-Granger Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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-Granger Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward-Granger Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodward-Granger High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodward Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward-Granger Middle School'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
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Woodward-Granger Middle School
How many students attend Woodward-Granger Middle School?
Woodward-Granger Middle School has 248 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodward, IA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward-Granger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward-Granger Middle School is 22.5:1, which is 52% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodward-Granger Middle School?
12.5% of students at Woodward-Granger Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward-Granger Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodward-Granger Middle School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Woodward, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward-Granger Middle School?
Woodward-Granger Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Woodward-Granger Middle School rank among public schools in Woodward?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward-Granger Middle School ranks #2 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-Granger Middle School, 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.