Enrollment
2,225
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Orleans, LA
The Willow School
Federal NCES profile for The Willow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220029700926Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Willow School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #11 of 47
- schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Willow School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Willow School ranks #11 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
District: The Willow School · Louisiana
NCES ID 220029700926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Willow School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Willow School
The Willow School is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling 2,225 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Louisiana schools and 23% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,225 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 742 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding The Willow School spends $11,395 per pupil, 30% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among New Orleans's public schools, it stands alongside Morris Jeff Community School (1,442 students): The Willow School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 14.6:1).
The Willow School is a single-school charter district, so The Willow School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 2,225 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Louisiana, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 The Willow School compares
The Willow 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 77% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,225 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,225
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,395
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 56.1%
African American 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, The Willow School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Willow School, which includes The Willow School.
$11,395
Per student
-30%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 31.8%
Federal 10.3%
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.
Similar other schools in New Orleans
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Morris Jeff Community School
Standard public school
1,442 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Bricolage Academy
Standard public school
965 students
Kipp Morial
Standard public school
951 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Standard public school
945 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Audubon Charter School
Standard public school
937 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kipp East
Standard public school
921 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~2,225 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Willow School
How many students attend The Willow School?
The Willow School has 2,225 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Orleans, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Willow School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Willow School is 20.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Willow School?
14.2% of students at The Willow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Willow School?
The largest demographic group at The Willow School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in New Orleans, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Willow School?
The Willow School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Willow School rank among schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, The Willow School ranks #11 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Orleans on the city page.
Is The Willow School a good school?
The Willow School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 The Willow School?
None; The Willow School is a single-school charter district, and The Willow School is its only campus.
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