- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sterlington, LA
Sterlington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sterlington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120001012
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterlington Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 800
- students enrolled
Sterlington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Sterlington Elementary School held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220120001012 · Sterlington, LA Other · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 21.6:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Sterlington Elementary School held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Sterlington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- This school 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- Claiborne Scho 643
Claiborne School
643 students
What this shows Sterlington Elementary School reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterlington Elementary School compares
Sterlington 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 39% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,051
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 755 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 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 71.4%
African American 20.8%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Sterlington Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sterlington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claiborne School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterlington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterlington Elementary School
How many students attend Sterlington Elementary School?
Sterlington Elementary School has 800 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sterlington, LA. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterlington Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sterlington Elementary School?
38.3% of students at Sterlington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterlington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sterlington Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Sterlington, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterlington Elementary School?
Sterlington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Sterlington Elementary School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.