- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
M.R. Weaver Elementary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 220114000845 · Natchitoches, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 16.5:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students)
M.R. Weaver Elementary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
M.R. Weaver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natchitoches C
Natchitoches Central High School
1,188 students
- L.P. Vaughn El
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
687 students
- Provencal Elem 444
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
444 students
- Natchitoches M 420
Natchitoches Magnet School
420 students
- East Natchitoc 383
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
383 students
- This school 379
M.R. Weaver Elementary School
379 students
What this shows M.R. Weaver Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How M.R. Weaver Elementary School compares
M.R. Weaver 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Natchitoches Parish reports $15,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~379 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.