Enrollment
702
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walker, LA
Levi Milton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Levi Milton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102001612
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Levi Milton Elementary School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Walker · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Levi Milton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Levi Milton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Walker, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Levi Milton Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Levi Milton Elementary School
Levi Milton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Walker, Louisiana, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Louisiana schools and 27% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.3% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 347 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #346, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 702 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Walker's public schools, it stands alongside North Corbin Elementary School (627 students): Levi Milton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 18.4:1).
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 students) alongside Levi Milton 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 Levi Milton Elementary School compares
Levi Milton 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▼ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,995
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 702 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 65.7%
African American 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Levi Milton Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Levi Milton Elementary School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Levi Milton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Levi Milton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Walker
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~702 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Levi Milton Elementary School
How many students attend Levi Milton Elementary School?
Levi Milton Elementary School has 702 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walker, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Levi Milton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Levi Milton Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Levi Milton Elementary School?
59.3% of students at Levi Milton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Levi Milton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Levi Milton Elementary School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Walker, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Levi Milton Elementary School?
Levi Milton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Levi Milton Elementary School rank among schools in Walker?
By Resource Investment Index, Levi Milton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Walker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Walker on the city page.
Is Levi Milton Elementary School a good school?
Levi Milton Elementary School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Livingston Parish?
Besides Levi Milton Elementary School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.
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