- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
North Desoto Upper Elementary School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 220051002064 · Stonewall, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 21.8:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: North Desoto High School (817 students)
North Desoto Upper Elementary School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
North Desoto Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Desoto H
North Desoto High School
817 students
- This school
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
- North Desoto L
North Desoto Lower Elementary School
523 students
What this shows North Desoto Upper Elementary School reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Desoto Upper Elementary School compares
North Desoto Upper 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.