Enrollment
523
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stonewall, LA
North Desoto Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Desoto Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220051001919
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Desoto Lower Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Stonewall · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Desoto Lower Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Desoto Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Stonewall, LA.
School address
District: Desoto Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220051001919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Desoto Lower Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Desoto Lower Elementary School
North Desoto Lower Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stonewall, Louisiana, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.2% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Louisiana average.
With 523 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 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto High School (817 students) and North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students) alongside North Desoto Lower 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 North Desoto Lower Elementary School compares
North Desoto Lower 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 58% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,202
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 68.3%
African American 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, North Desoto Lower Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Parish, which includes North Desoto Lower Elementary School.
$18,202
Per student
+11%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 14.5%
Federal 13.1%
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 North Desoto Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Desoto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Middle School 6-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Logansport High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Desoto Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~523 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Desoto Lower Elementary School
How many students attend North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stonewall, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Lower Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
26.2% of students at North Desoto Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Desoto Lower Elementary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Stonewall, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 North Desoto Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in Stonewall?
By Resource Investment Index, North Desoto Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Stonewall, 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 Stonewall on the city page.
Is North Desoto Lower Elementary School a good school?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Desoto Parish?
Besides North Desoto Lower Elementary School, Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto High School (817 students), North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students), and North Desoto Middle School 6-8 (605 students). See the Desoto Parish district page for the complete list.
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