Enrollment
537
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Monroe, LA
Drew Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Drew Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120000989
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drew Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Drew Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120000989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Drew Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Drew Elementary School
Drew Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 537 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.6% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 537 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $12,772 per pupil, 22% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among West Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside West Monroe High School (2,041 students): Drew Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 18.1:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) alongside Drew Elementary 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 Drew Elementary School compares
Drew Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 89.0%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Drew Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes Drew Elementary School.
$12,772
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 Drew Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drew Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in West Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Monroe High School
Standard public school
2,041 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
West Ouachita High School
Standard public school
968 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Claiborne School
Standard public school
643 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Kiroli Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Riser Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Drew Elementary School
How many students attend Drew Elementary School?
Drew Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drew Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Drew Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drew Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Drew Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drew Elementary School?
Drew Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Drew Elementary School rank among schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in West Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Monroe on the city page.
Is Drew Elementary School a good school?
Drew Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana 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 Ouachita Parish?
Besides Drew Elementary School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.
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