Enrollment
2,041
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220120001017
West Monroe High School — West Monroe, LA
Federal NCES profile for West Monroe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Monroe High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Monroe High School reports 2,041 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 113.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 47.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the Louisiana average and 8% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 403 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $13,948 per pupil district-wide, below the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.3% from local sources (property taxes), 45.6% from the state, and 16.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Monroe High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 24% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,041 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,948
per pupil, district-wide
— below Louisiana avg of $17,870
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 403 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,041 Top 99% in Louisiana — larger than 1% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 113.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 47.8% -24% vs state
NCES ID 220120001017
Student demographics
White 63.4%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.1
Students per counselor 403:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 143
Expulsions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes West Monroe High School.
$13,948
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
Similar other schools in West Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Ouachita High School
Standard public school
968 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Claiborne School
Standard public school
643 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Drew Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Kiroli Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Riser Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Monroe High School
How many students attend West Monroe High School?
West Monroe High School has 2,041 students enrolled. It is a other school in West Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Monroe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Monroe High School is 19.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Monroe High School?
47.8% of students at West Monroe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Monroe High School?
The largest demographic group at West Monroe High School is White at 63.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Monroe High School?
West Monroe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.