Enrollment
479
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bainbridge Island, WA
Woodward Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodward Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530033002452
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Bainbridge Island · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodward Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Bainbridge Island, WA.
School address
District: Bainbridge Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530033002452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodward Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodward Middle School
Woodward Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bainbridge Island, Washington, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.4% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bainbridge Island School District also operates Bainbridge High School (1,208 students) and Sonoji Sakai Intermediate (456 students) alongside Woodward 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 Middle School compares
Woodward Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 84% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Washington average of 45.0%
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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.3%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 3.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Woodward Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bainbridge Island School District, which includes Woodward Middle School.
$16,223
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 56.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonoji Sakai Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capt. Charles Wilkes Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ordway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodward Middle School
How many students attend Woodward Middle School?
Woodward Middle School has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bainbridge Island, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodward Middle School?
7.4% of students at Woodward Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodward Middle School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Bainbridge Island, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward Middle School?
Woodward Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bainbridge Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Bainbridge Island, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bainbridge Island on the city page.
Is Woodward Middle School a good school?
Woodward Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington 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 Bainbridge Island School District?
Besides Woodward Middle School, Bainbridge Island School District also operates Bainbridge High School (1,208 students), Sonoji Sakai Intermediate (456 students), and Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch (356 students). See the Bainbridge Island School District district page for the complete list.
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