- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Woodward Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodward Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390438000743
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward Park Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #22 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 836
- students enrolled
Woodward Park Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Park Middle School ranks #22 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Woodward Park Middle School held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 390438000743 · Columbus, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Woodward Park Middle School held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Woodward Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Woodward Park Middle School
836 students
What this shows Woodward Park Middle School reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodward Park Middle School compares
Woodward Park Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 836 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
White 9.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Woodward Park Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodward Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
Standard public school
636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
Standard public school
507 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodward Park Middle School
How many students attend Woodward Park Middle School?
Woodward Park Middle School has 836 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward Park Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher 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 Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodward Park Middle School is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward Park Middle School?
Woodward Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Park Middle School ranks #22 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Woodward Park Middle School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.