- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fond Du Lac, WI
Woodworth Middle
Federal NCES profile for Woodworth Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550468002325
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodworth Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodworth Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodworth Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468002325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Woodworth Middle held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 550468002325 · Fond Du Lac, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 12.5:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students)
Woodworth Middle held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Woodworth Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fond Du Lac Hi
Fond Du Lac High
1,917 students
- Sabish Middle 445
Sabish Middle
445 students
- Theisen Middle 431
Theisen Middle
431 students
- This school 413
Woodworth Middle
413 students
- Waters Element 389
Waters Elementary
389 students
- Lakeshore Elem 354
Lakeshore Elementary
354 students
What this shows Woodworth Middle reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodworth Middle compares
Woodworth Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$13,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Woodworth Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fond Du Lac School District reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodworth Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodworth Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodworth Middle
How many students attend Woodworth Middle?
Woodworth Middle has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fond Du Lac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodworth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodworth Middle is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Middle?
43.0% of students at Woodworth Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodworth Middle?
The largest demographic group at Woodworth Middle is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodworth Middle?
Woodworth Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Woodworth Middle rank among middle schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodworth Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
What other schools are in Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Woodworth Middle, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Theisen Middle (431 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.