Enrollment
410
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leslie, MI
Woodworth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodworth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262145005853
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodworth Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Leslie · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodworth Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodworth Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Leslie, MI.
School address
District: Leslie Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262145005853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodworth Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodworth Elementary School
Woodworth Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Leslie, Michigan, enrolling 410 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 752 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #165.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Leslie Public Schools also operates Leslie Middle School (326 students) and Leslie High School (322 students) alongside Woodworth Elementary 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 Woodworth Elementary School compares
Woodworth Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$13,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Woodworth Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leslie Public Schools, which includes Woodworth Elementary School.
$13,232
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 60.7%
Federal 11.2%
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 Woodworth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leslie High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ingham Virtual High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodworth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodworth Elementary School
How many students attend Woodworth Elementary School?
Woodworth Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leslie, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodworth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodworth Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Woodworth Elementary School?
47.6% of students at Woodworth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodworth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodworth Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Leslie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodworth Elementary School?
Woodworth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Woodworth Elementary School rank among public schools in Leslie?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodworth Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Leslie, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leslie on the city page.
Is Woodworth Elementary School a good school?
Woodworth Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan 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 Leslie Public Schools?
Besides Woodworth Elementary School, Leslie Public Schools also operates Leslie Middle School (326 students), Leslie High School (322 students), and Ingham Virtual High School (29 students). See the Leslie Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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