Enrollment
675
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lafayette, IN
Wea Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wea Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181134001920
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wea Ridge Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wea Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wea Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wea Ridge Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wea Ridge Middle School
Wea Ridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 675 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 675 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 445 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #115.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 675 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 195 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 675 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's middle schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (999 students): Wea Ridge Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 12.5:1).
Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students) and Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students) alongside Wea Ridge Middle 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 Wea Ridge Middle School compares
Wea Ridge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Wea Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tippecanoe School Corp, which includes Wea Ridge Middle School.
$10,353
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.3%
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 Wea Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wea Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Lafayette
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
Standard public school
999 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
East Tipp Middle School
Standard public school
547 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southwestern Middle School
Standard public school
491 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Wainwright Middle School
Standard public school
320 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wea Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Wea Ridge Middle School?
Wea Ridge Middle School has 675 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wea Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wea Ridge Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Wea Ridge Middle School?
49.7% of students at Wea Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wea Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wea Ridge Middle School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wea Ridge Middle School?
Wea Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Wea Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Wea Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Lafayette, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is Wea Ridge Middle School a good school?
Wea Ridge Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Wea Ridge Middle School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students), Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students), and Klondike Elementary School (905 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.
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