- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Woodward School for Technology and Research
Federal NCES profile for Woodward School for Technology and Research, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261995005676
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward School for Technology and Research earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodward School for Technology and Research has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward School for Technology and Research ranks #9 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Woodward School for Technology and Research grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 261995005676 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 14.2:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Woodward School for Technology and Research grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Woodward School for Technology and Research in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- Linden Grove M
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- This school 242
Woodward School for Technology and Research
242 students
What this shows Woodward School for Technology and Research reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodward School for Technology and Research compares
Woodward School for Technology and Research is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$16,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.4%
Two or More 19.4%
White 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Woodward School for Technology and Research is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodward School for Technology and Research Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward School for Technology and Research's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodward School for Technology and Research
How many students attend Woodward School for Technology and Research?
Woodward School for Technology and Research has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward School for Technology and Research?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward School for Technology and Research is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 School for Technology and Research?
91.3% of students at Woodward School for Technology and Research are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward School for Technology and Research?
The largest demographic group at Woodward School for Technology and Research is African American at 62.4% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward School for Technology and Research?
Woodward School for Technology and Research has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodward School for Technology and Research rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward School for Technology and Research ranks #9 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Woodward School for Technology and Research, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.