Enrollment
362
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481686009467
Woodridge El — Desoto, TX
Federal NCES profile for Woodridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Desoto Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodridge El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Woodridge El reports 362 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Texas average and 43% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 362 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Desoto Isd spends $13,420 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.2% from local sources (property taxes), 29.0% from the state, and 21.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodridge El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,420
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 362 Top 32% in Texas — larger than 68% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.0% +20% vs state
NCES ID 481686009467
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 362:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.6%
In-school suspensions 47
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Isd, which includes Woodridge El.
$13,420
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 29.0%
Federal 21.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Woodridge El
How many students attend Woodridge El?
Woodridge El has 362 students enrolled. It is a other school in DESOTO, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodridge El is 17.2:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in DESOTO, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodridge El?
Woodridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.