Enrollment
379
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Natchitoches, LA
M.R. Weaver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for M.R. Weaver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220114000845
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M.R. Weaver Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Natchitoches · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
M.R. Weaver Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M.R. Weaver Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Natchitoches, LA.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114000845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How M.R. Weaver Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at M.R. Weaver Elementary School
M.R. Weaver Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Natchitoches, Louisiana, enrolling 379 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 314 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #250, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and White (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Natchitoches's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School (383 students): M.R. Weaver Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 18.2:1).
Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students) and L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students) alongside M.R. Weaver 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 M.R. Weaver Elementary School compares
M.R. Weaver 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
African American 79.4%
White 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, M.R. Weaver Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natchitoches Parish, which includes M.R. Weaver Elementary School.
$15,353
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 20.8%
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 M.R. Weaver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Provencal Elementary & Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natchitoches Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M.R. Weaver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Natchitoches
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~379 students)
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Frequently asked questions about M.R. Weaver Elementary School
How many students attend M.R. Weaver Elementary School?
M.R. Weaver Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M.R. Weaver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at M.R. Weaver Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% 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 M.R. Weaver Elementary School?
82.2% of students at M.R. Weaver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M.R. Weaver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at M.R. Weaver Elementary School is African American at 79.4% of enrollment, in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M.R. Weaver Elementary School?
M.R. Weaver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does M.R. Weaver Elementary School rank among public schools in Natchitoches?
By Resource Investment Index, M.R. Weaver Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Natchitoches, 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 Natchitoches on the city page.
Is M.R. Weaver Elementary School a good school?
M.R. Weaver Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Natchitoches Parish?
Besides M.R. Weaver Elementary School, Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students), L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students), and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School (444 students). See the Natchitoches Parish district page for the complete list.
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