- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walker, LA
South Walker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Walker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102000403
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Walker Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Walker · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Walker Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Walker Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Walker, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
South Walker Elementary School shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 220102000403 · Walker, LA Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 16.7:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
South Walker Elementary School shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Walker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 518
South Walker Elementary School
518 students
What this shows South Walker Elementary School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Walker Elementary School compares
South Walker Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, South Walker Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Walker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Walker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Walker
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Walker Elementary School
How many students attend South Walker Elementary School?
South Walker Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walker, LA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Walker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Walker Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% 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 South Walker Elementary School?
63.3% of students at South Walker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Walker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Walker Elementary School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Walker, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Walker Elementary School?
South Walker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 South Walker Elementary School rank among schools in Walker?
By Resource Investment Index, South Walker Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Walker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Walker on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides South Walker Elementary School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.