Enrollment
248
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodward-Granger Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodward-Granger Middle School
Woodward-Granger Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Woodward, Iowa, enrolling 248 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Iowa schools and 52% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Iowa average.
With 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #157, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Woodward-Granger Comm School District also operates Woodward-Granger Elementary School (349 students) and Woodward-Granger High School (270 students) alongside Woodward-Granger Middle 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 Middle School compares
Woodward-Granger Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,256
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodward-Granger Comm School District, which includes Woodward-Granger Middle 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 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
- 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
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle 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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Woodward on the city page.
Is Woodward-Granger Middle School a good school?
Woodward-Granger Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 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.
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