Enrollment
501
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Luling, LA
Lakewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220144001633
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Luling · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Luling, LA.
School address
District: St. Charles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220144001633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakewood Elementary School
Lakewood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Luling, Louisiana, enrolling 501 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.7% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Louisiana average.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding St. Charles Parish spends $23,457 per pupil, 43% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
St. Charles Parish also operates Destrehan High School (1,435 students) and Hahnville High School (1,416 students) alongside Lakewood 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 Lakewood Elementary School compares
Lakewood 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 52% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,457
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 66.3%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Lakewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Charles Parish, which includes Lakewood Elementary School.
$23,457
Per student
+43%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 13.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Lakewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destrehan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hahnville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.B. Martin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Hurst Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luling Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary 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 (~501 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary School
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Luling, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Lakewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Luling, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Lakewood Elementary School rank among public schools in Luling?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Luling, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Luling on the city page.
Is Lakewood Elementary School a good school?
Lakewood Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 St. Charles Parish?
Besides Lakewood Elementary School, St. Charles Parish also operates Destrehan High School (1,435 students), Hahnville High School (1,416 students), and J.B. Martin Middle School (733 students). See the St. Charles Parish district page for the complete list.
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