- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Island, NE
Westridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310001601864
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westridge Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Westridge Middle School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 310001601864 · Grand Island, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 15.4:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Westridge Middle School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Westridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- This school 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- Barr Middle Sc 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- Starr Elementa 453
Starr Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Westridge Middle School reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westridge Middle School compares
Westridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▲ 11% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$13,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Westridge Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starr Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westridge Middle School
How many students attend Westridge Middle School?
Westridge Middle School has 694 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westridge Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westridge Middle School?
34.2% of students at Westridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westridge Middle School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westridge Middle School?
Westridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 School rank among middle schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Westridge Middle School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Barr Middle School (648 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.