Enrollment
761
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westridge Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westridge Middle
Westridge Middle is a large middle school in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, enrolling 761 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 761 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shawnee Mission Pub Sch spends $12,112 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 204 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 761 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 Shawnee Mission's middle schools, it stands alongside Indian Hills Middle (879 students): Westridge Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 16.9:1).
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students) and Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students) alongside Westridge Middle.
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 Middle compares
Westridge Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, which includes Westridge Middle.
$12,112
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 54.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westridge Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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