Enrollment
807
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stonewall, LA
North Desoto Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Desoto Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220051002064
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Desoto Upper Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Stonewall · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Desoto Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Desoto Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stonewall, LA.
School address
District: Desoto Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220051002064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Desoto Upper Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Desoto Upper Elementary School
North Desoto Upper Elementary School is a large elementary school in Stonewall, Louisiana, enrolling 807 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Louisiana schools and 30% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 33.7% free-meal eligibility runs 46% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 807 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 48/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% 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 Middle School 6-8 (605 students) alongside North Desoto Upper 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 Upper Elementary School compares
North Desoto Upper 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 46% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 69.5%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, North Desoto Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Parish, which includes North Desoto Upper 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Desoto High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Middle School 6-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logansport High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Lower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Desoto Upper 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~807 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Desoto Upper Elementary School
How many students attend North Desoto Upper Elementary School?
North Desoto Upper Elementary School has 807 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stonewall, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Upper Elementary School is 21.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Desoto Upper Elementary School?
33.7% of students at North Desoto Upper 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 Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Desoto Upper Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Stonewall, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Desoto Upper Elementary School?
North Desoto Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 North Desoto Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Stonewall?
By Resource Investment Index, North Desoto Upper Elementary School ranks #1 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 Upper Elementary School a good school?
North Desoto Upper Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Upper Elementary School, Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto High School (817 students), North Desoto Middle School 6-8 (605 students), and Logansport High School (566 students). See the Desoto Parish district page for the complete list.
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