Enrollment
350
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroe, LA
Swartz Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Swartz Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220120001014
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swartz Upper Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Swartz Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swartz Upper Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swartz Upper Elementary School
Swartz Upper Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 350 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.1% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (42%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $12,772 per pupil, 22% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monroe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students): Swartz Upper Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) alongside Swartz 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 Swartz Upper Elementary School compares
Swartz 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 46.9%
White 42.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Swartz 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 Ouachita Parish, which includes Swartz Upper Elementary School.
$12,772
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 Swartz Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swartz Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 elementary schools in Monroe
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swartz Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Swartz Upper Elementary School?
Swartz Upper Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swartz Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swartz Upper Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swartz Upper Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Swartz Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swartz Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Swartz Upper Elementary School is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swartz Upper Elementary School?
Swartz Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swartz Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Swartz Upper Elementary School a good school?
Swartz Upper Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Ouachita Parish?
Besides Swartz Upper 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.
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