- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Desoto, TX
Woodridge El
Federal NCES profile for Woodridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481686009467
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodridge El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodridge El has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-222 students YoY
Woodridge El shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-36.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-222 students YoY 481686009467 · Desoto, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 10.3:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto H S (1,936 students)
Woodridge El shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-36.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Woodridge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto H S
Desoto H S
1,936 students
- Curtistene S M 643
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
643 students
- Katherine John 536
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
536 students
- Frank D Moates 468
Frank D Moates El
468 students
- Cockrell Hill 397
Cockrell Hill El
397 students
- This school 362
Woodridge El
362 students
What this shows Woodridge El reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodridge El compares
Woodridge El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$13,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Woodridge El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Isd reports $13,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtistene S Mccowan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank D Moates El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cockrell Hill El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodridge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodridge El
How many students attend Woodridge El?
Woodridge El has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 222.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodridge El is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Woodridge El?
74.0% of students at Woodridge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodridge El?
The largest demographic group at Woodridge El is African American at 78.7% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodridge El?
Woodridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Woodridge El rank among schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Desoto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Isd?
Besides Woodridge El, Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students), Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students), and Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (536 students). See the Desoto Isd district page for the complete list.