Enrollment
694
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westridge Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westridge Middle School
Westridge Middle School is a large middle school in Grand Island, Nebraska, enrolling 694 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 92% of state schools at 694 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Grand Island Public Schools spends $13,377 per pupil, 24% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students) and Walnut Middle School (777 students) alongside Westridge 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 Westridge Middle School compares
Westridge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Island Public Schools, which includes Westridge Middle School.
$13,377
Per student
-24%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~694 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westridge Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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