- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · High Ridge, MO
Woodridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292289003191
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodridge Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in High Ridge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodridge Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in High Ridge, MO.
School address
District: Northwest R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292289003191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Woodridge Middle School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 292289003191 · High Ridge, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 13.9:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High (1,788 students)
Woodridge Middle School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Woodridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,788 students
- Northwest Vall 686
Northwest Valley Sch.
686 students
- This school 569
Woodridge Middle School
569 students
- Brennan Woods 470
Brennan Woods Elem.
470 students
- House Springs 462
House Springs Elem.
462 students
- Murphy Elem. 433
Murphy Elem.
433 students
What this shows Woodridge Middle School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodridge Middle School compares
Woodridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$11,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Woodridge Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest R-I reports $11,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Valley Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brennan Woods Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| House Springs Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murphy Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodridge Middle School
How many students attend Woodridge Middle School?
Woodridge Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in High Ridge, MO. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodridge Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodridge Middle School?
31.4% of students at Woodridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodridge Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in High Ridge, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodridge Middle School?
Woodridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in High Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in High Ridge, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwest R-I?
Besides Woodridge Middle School, Northwest R-I also operates Northwest High (1,788 students), Northwest Valley Sch. (686 students), and Brennan Woods Elem. (470 students). See the Northwest R-I district page for the complete list.