At a glance
Reported students
836
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
Woodward Park Middle School: 836 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. 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
- 835
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Woodward Park Middle School
Woodward Park Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Columbus. It is one of 116 current school records connected to Columbus City Schools District. NCES reports 836 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the Ohio median of 16.4:1 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 Black (52.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.5%). English learners represent 20.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. 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 Woodward Park Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 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 1 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
- 20.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.6%
- Hispanic24.5%
- Black52.2%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
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 Columbus City Schools District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dominion Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
745 reported students
World Language Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
536 reported students
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
Middle · Grades 06–08
507 reported students
Sherwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
498 reported students
Ridgeview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
485 reported students
Wedgewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
476 reported students
Public schools near Woodward Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School Middle · Charter · Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School | 06–08 | 462 | 1.4 mi |
| World Language Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 536 | 2.1 mi |
| Kilbourne Middle School Middle · Worthington City | 06–08 | 464 | 2.4 mi |
| Minerva Park Middle School Middle · Westerville City | 06–08 | 753 | 2.4 mi |
| Medina Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 438 | 2.6 mi |
| Worthingway Middle School Middle · Worthington City | 06–08 | 640 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodward Park Middle School
What grades does Woodward Park Middle School serve?
Woodward Park Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Columbus City Schools District.
How many students attend Woodward Park Middle School?
Woodward Park Middle School reported 836 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 835 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodward Park Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 836 students and 51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Woodward Park Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodward Park Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbus City Schools District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Woodward Park Middle School in?
Woodward Park Middle School is part of Columbus City Schools District, based in Columbus, OH, which operates 116 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Woodward Park Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School (1.4 mi), World Language Middle School (2.1 mi), Kilbourne Middle School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.