Enrollment
681
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Ridge Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Ridge Middle School
West Ridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in West Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 681 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.9% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 681 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 643 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $12,772 per pupil, 22% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Monroe's middle schools, it stands alongside Good Hope Middle School (601 students): West Ridge Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 18.2:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) alongside West 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 West Ridge Middle School compares
West Ridge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes West Ridge Middle School.
$12,772
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~681 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Ridge Middle School a good school?
West Ridge Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana 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 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.
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