Enrollment
413
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodworth Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodworth Middle
Woodworth Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, enrolling 413 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 413 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 432 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 92 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 413 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students) and Sabish Middle (445 students) alongside Woodworth Middle.
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 Middle compares
Woodworth Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fond Du Lac School District, which includes Woodworth Middle.
$14,532
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Woodworth Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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