- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisa, KY
Louisa West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Louisa West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210324002155
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisa West Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Louisa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisa West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa West Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Louisa, KY.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210324002155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Louisa West Elementary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 210324002155 · Louisa, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.8:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence County High School (757 students)
Louisa West Elementary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Louisa West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Count
Lawrence County High School
757 students
- Louisa East El
Louisa East Elementary School
512 students
- Louisa Middle
Louisa Middle School
384 students
- This school 295
Louisa West Elementary School
295 students
- Fallsburg Elem 190
Fallsburg Elementary School
190 students
- Blaine Element 149
Blaine Elementary School
149 students
What this shows Louisa West Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louisa West Elementary School compares
Louisa West Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$14,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Louisa West Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Lawrence County reports $14,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louisa West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisa East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fallsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaine Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisa West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Louisa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louisa West Elementary School
How many students attend Louisa West Elementary School?
Louisa West Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisa, KY. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisa West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisa West Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Louisa West Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Louisa West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisa West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Louisa West Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Louisa, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisa West Elementary School?
Louisa West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Louisa West Elementary School rank among public schools in Louisa?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa West Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Louisa, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Louisa on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Louisa West Elementary School, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence County High School (757 students), Louisa East Elementary School (512 students), and Louisa Middle School (384 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.