- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
North Desoto Lower Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 220051001919 · Stonewall, LA Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 19.4:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Desoto High School (817 students)
North Desoto Lower Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
North Desoto Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Desoto H
North Desoto High School
817 students
- North Desoto U
North Desoto Upper Elementary School
807 students
- North Desoto M
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
605 students
- Logansport Hig
Logansport High School
566 students
- Mansfield Elem
Mansfield Elementary School
542 students
- This school
North Desoto Lower Elementary School
523 students
What this shows North Desoto Lower Elementary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Desoto Lower Elementary School compares
North Desoto Lower 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Desoto Parish reports $18,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~523 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.