- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Lakeshore School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120000994
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #7 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore School ranks #7 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lakeshore School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 220120000994 · Monroe, LA Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 17.7:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Lakeshore School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lakeshore School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 532
Lakeshore School
532 students
What this shows Lakeshore School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeshore School compares
Lakeshore School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 0% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Lakeshore School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeshore School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richwood High School
Standard public school
400 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore School
How many students attend Lakeshore School?
Lakeshore School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeshore School?
62.6% of students at Lakeshore School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore School is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore School?
Lakeshore School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeshore School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore School ranks #7 of 21 schools in 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 Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Lakeshore 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.