Enrollment
643
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Leesville Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Leesville Elementary School
West Leesville Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Leesville, Louisiana, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 643 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Leesville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Parkway Elementary School (675 students): West Leesville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 22.5:1).
Vernon Parish also operates Rosepine Elementary School (856 students) and Leesville High School (748 students) alongside West Leesville 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 West Leesville Elementary School compares
West Leesville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,058
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vernon Parish, which includes West Leesville Elementary School.
$14,058
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 44.6%
Federal 27.9%
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 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
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Leesville Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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