At a glance
Reported students
855
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
421
Woodrow Wilson Middle School: 855 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 916
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Council Bluffs. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Council Bluffs Comm School District. NCES reports 855 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.1%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Woodrow Wilson Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.1%
- Hispanic18.1%
- Black6.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
913 reported students
Thomas Jefferson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,146 reported students
College View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
488 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
455 reported students
Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
Public schools near Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald W Kirn Middle School Middle · Council Bluffs Comm School District | 06–08 | 913 | 2.1 mi |
| King Science & Technology Middle School Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 06–08 | 610 | 4 mi |
| Lewis Central Middle School Middle · Lewis Central Comm School District | 06–08 | 720 | 4.4 mi |
| Secondary Success Program Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 07–08 | 0 | 4.7 mi |
| Ops Virtual Middle School Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 06–08 | 0 | 5.4 mi |
| Marrs Middle School Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,066 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Middle School
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Middle School serve?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Council Bluffs Comm School District.
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School reported 855 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 916 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 855 students and 61.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Woodrow Wilson Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Council Bluffs Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Woodrow Wilson Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Woodrow Wilson Middle School in?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District, based in Council Bluffs, IA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gerald W Kirn Middle School (2.1 mi), King Science & Technology Middle School (4 mi), Lewis Central Middle School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.