- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Swartz Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Swartz Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120001553
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swartz Lower Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #14 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Swartz Lower Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Lower Elementary School ranks #14 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Swartz Lower Elementary School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 220120001553 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 16.3:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Swartz Lower Elementary School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Swartz Lower 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
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 325
Swartz Lower Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Swartz Lower Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swartz Lower Elementary School compares
Swartz Lower 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▼ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 43.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Swartz Lower Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swartz Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swartz Lower 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
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Swartz Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Swartz Lower Elementary School?
Swartz Lower Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swartz Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swartz Lower Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Swartz Lower Elementary School?
60.2% of students at Swartz Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swartz Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Swartz Lower Elementary School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swartz Lower Elementary School?
Swartz Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Swartz Lower Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Lower Elementary School ranks #14 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Swartz Lower 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.