- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Monroe, LA
Lenwil Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lenwil Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120000995
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenwil Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenwil Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenwil Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lenwil Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 220120000995 · West Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 16.3:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Lenwil Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lenwil Elementary 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 277
Lenwil Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Lenwil Elementary School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lenwil Elementary School compares
Lenwil Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Lenwil Elementary 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 Lenwil Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenwil Elementary 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 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
Kiroli Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 17.3:1 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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lenwil Elementary School
How many students attend Lenwil Elementary School?
Lenwil Elementary School has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenwil Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenwil Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Lenwil Elementary School?
80.9% of students at Lenwil Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenwil Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lenwil Elementary School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenwil Elementary School?
Lenwil Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Lenwil Elementary School rank among schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenwil Elementary School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Lenwil 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.