- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Monroe, LA
West Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220120001557
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ridge Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
West Ridge Middle School grew from 635 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 220120001557 · West Monroe, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 18.4:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
West Ridge Middle School grew from 635 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
West Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- This school 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- Claiborne Scho 643
Claiborne School
643 students
What this shows West Ridge Middle School reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ridge Middle School compares
West Ridge Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, West Ridge Middle School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claiborne School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in West Monroe
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Ridge Middle School
How many students attend West Ridge Middle School?
West Ridge Middle School has 681 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Ridge Middle School?
36.9% of students at West Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Ridge Middle School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ridge Middle School?
West Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 West Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in West Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides West Ridge Middle School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.