- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shawnee Mission, KS
Westridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201164001565
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westridge Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westridge Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Westridge Middle shrank from 811 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 201164001565 · Shawnee Mission, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 13.1:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Westridge Middle shrank from 811 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Westridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission East High
1,737 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission West High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission South High
1,574 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission North High
1,502 students
- This school
Westridge Middle
761 students
What this shows Westridge Middle reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westridge Middle compares
Westridge Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Westridge Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch reports $12,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Shawnee Mission
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Indian Hills Middle
Standard public school
879 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Indian Woods Middle
Standard public school
809 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Trailridge Middle
Standard public school
752 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hocker Grove Middle
Standard public school
714 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westridge Middle
How many students attend Westridge Middle?
Westridge Middle has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westridge Middle is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Westridge Middle?
47.5% of students at Westridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westridge Middle is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westridge Middle?
Westridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Westridge Middle rank among middle schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Shawnee Mission, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Shawnee Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Besides Westridge Middle, Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students), Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students), and Shawnee Mission West High (1,599 students). See the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch district page for the complete list.