Enrollment
424
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bossier City, LA
Waller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220027000139
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waller Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Bossier City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waller Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waller Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Bossier City, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waller Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waller Elementary School
Waller Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bossier City, Louisiana, enrolling 424 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 375 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #323, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 102 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 424 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bossier City's public schools, it stands alongside Airline High School (1,855 students): Waller Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 18.7:1).
Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students) and Benton High School (1,515 students) alongside Waller 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 Waller Elementary School compares
Waller 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
White 16.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Waller 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 Bossier Parish, which includes Waller Elementary School.
$13,534
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.8%
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 Waller Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waller Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Bossier City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Airline High School
Standard public school
1,855 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Parkway High School
Standard public school
1,279 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Bossier High School
Standard public school
654 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Plantation Park Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Central Park Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 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 (~424 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waller Elementary School
How many students attend Waller Elementary School?
Waller Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bossier City, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waller Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% lower 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 Waller Elementary School?
75.0% of students at Waller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waller Elementary School is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Bossier City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waller Elementary School?
Waller Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Waller Elementary School rank among schools in Bossier City?
By Resource Investment Index, Waller Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Bossier City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bossier City on the city page.
Is Waller Elementary School a good school?
Waller Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Bossier Parish?
Besides Waller Elementary School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.
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