- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Angie, LA
Wesley Ray Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wesley Ray Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220186001431
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesley Ray Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 255
- students enrolled
Wesley Ray Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220186001431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Wesley Ray Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 220186001431 · Angie, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15.9:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine School (738 students)
Wesley Ray Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Wesley Ray Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine School
Pine School
738 students
- Thomas Element
Thomas Elementary School
721 students
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High School
649 students
- Franklinton Pr
Franklinton Primary School
567 students
- Franklinton El
Franklinton Elementary School
389 students
- This school 255
Wesley Ray Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Wesley Ray Elementary School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesley Ray Elementary School compares
Wesley Ray 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,463
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.2%
White 35.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Wesley Ray Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Parish reports $13,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wesley Ray Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklinton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesley Ray Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesley Ray Elementary School
How many students attend Wesley Ray Elementary School?
Wesley Ray Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Angie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley Ray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley Ray Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Wesley Ray Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Wesley Ray Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesley Ray Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wesley Ray Elementary School is African American at 59.2% of enrollment, in Angie, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesley Ray Elementary School?
Wesley Ray Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Washington Parish?
Besides Wesley Ray Elementary School, Washington Parish also operates Pine School (738 students), Thomas Elementary School (721 students), and Franklinton High School (649 students). See the Washington Parish district page for the complete list.