Enrollment
450
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Monroe, LA
Kiroli Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kiroli Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120000993
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiroli Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 12
- schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiroli Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiroli Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120000993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiroli Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiroli Elementary School
Kiroli Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 450 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.7% free-meal eligibility runs 33% below the Louisiana average.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% 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): Kiroli Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 18.1:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) alongside Kiroli 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 Kiroli Elementary School compares
Kiroli 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.6%
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 74.0%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Kiroli Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes Kiroli 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 Kiroli Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar 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 Kiroli 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
Drew Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 18.1:1 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 (~450 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kiroli Elementary School
How many students attend Kiroli Elementary School?
Kiroli Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiroli Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiroli Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiroli Elementary School?
41.7% of students at Kiroli Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiroli Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kiroli Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiroli Elementary School?
Kiroli Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiroli Elementary School rank among schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiroli Elementary School ranks #2 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 Kiroli Elementary School a good school?
Kiroli Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Kiroli 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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