- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leesville, LA
West Leesville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Leesville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220183001418
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Leesville Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Leesville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Leesville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Leesville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Leesville, LA.
School address
District: Vernon Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220183001418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
West Leesville Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 220183001418 · Leesville, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 18.4:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosepine Elementary School (856 students)
West Leesville Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
West Leesville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosepine Eleme
Rosepine Elementary School
856 students
- Leesville High
Leesville High School
748 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary School
675 students
- This school
West Leesville Elementary School
643 students
- Rosepine High
Rosepine High School
572 students
- Pickering Elem
Pickering Elementary School
476 students
What this shows West Leesville Elementary School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Leesville Elementary School compares
West Leesville 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
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
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,743
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 643 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, West Leesville Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Parish reports $12,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Leesville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosepine Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosepine High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickering Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Leesville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Leesville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Leesville Elementary School
How many students attend West Leesville Elementary School?
West Leesville Elementary School has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leesville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Leesville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Leesville 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 West Leesville Elementary School?
78.8% of students at West Leesville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Leesville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Leesville Elementary School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Leesville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Leesville Elementary School?
West Leesville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
How does West Leesville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Leesville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Leesville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Leesville, 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 Leesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Parish?
Besides West Leesville Elementary School, Vernon Parish also operates Rosepine Elementary School (856 students), Leesville High School (748 students), and Parkway Elementary School (675 students). See the Vernon Parish district page for the complete list.