Enrollment
295
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisa West Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisa West Elementary School
Louisa West Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Louisa, Kentucky, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #266, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Louisa's public schools, it stands alongside Fallsburg Elementary School (190 students): Louisa West Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 9.5:1).
Lawrence County also operates Lawrence County High School (757 students) and Louisa East Elementary School (512 students) alongside Louisa West 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 Louisa West Elementary School compares
Louisa West Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,381
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County, which includes Louisa West Elementary School.
$13,381
Per student
+1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.0%
State 62.7%
Federal 23.3%
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 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Louisa West Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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