Enrollment
642
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbridge, VA
Westridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313002160
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westridge Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 27
- schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Elementary ranks #4 of 27 schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westridge Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westridge Elementary
Westridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodbridge, Virginia, enrolling 642 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Virginia schools and 25% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 642 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Woodbridge's public schools, it stands alongside Kyle R. Wilson Elementary (875 students): Westridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.8:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside Westridge Elementary.
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 Westridge Elementary compares
Westridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 37.7%
African American 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Westridge Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Westridge Elementary.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
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 Westridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Woodbridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kyle R. Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
875 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Springwoods Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 12:1 students per teacher
Leesylvania Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Antietam Elementary
Standard public school
752 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sonnie Penn Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westridge Elementary
How many students attend Westridge Elementary?
Westridge Elementary has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodbridge, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westridge Elementary?
29.7% of students at Westridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westridge Elementary is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westridge Elementary?
Westridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Westridge Elementary rank among schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Elementary ranks #4 of 27 schools in Woodbridge, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodbridge on the city page.
Is Westridge Elementary a good school?
Westridge Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia 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 Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Westridge Elementary, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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