- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgard, LA
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Federal NCES profile for West St. John Elementary School (K-7), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220153001836
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 188
- students enrolled
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) has class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. John the Baptist Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220153001836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 220153001836 · Edgard, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 9.4:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: East St. John High School (1,293 students)
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East St. John
East St. John High School
1,293 students
- Lake Pontchart
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
754 students
- Laplace Elemen
Laplace Elementary School
710 students
- Emily C. Watki
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
551 students
- John L. Ory Co 428
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
428 students
- This school 188
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
188 students
What this shows West St. John Elementary School (K-7) reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How West St. John Elementary School (K-7) compares
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 44% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,438
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 99.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, West St. John Elementary School (K-7) is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. John the Baptist Parish reports $19,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West St. John Elementary School (K-7) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. John High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laplace Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West St. John Elementary School (K-7)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Edgard
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
How many students attend West St. John Elementary School (K-7)?
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgard, LA. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West St. John Elementary School (K-7)?
The student-teacher ratio at West St. John Elementary School (K-7) is 9.4:1, which is 44% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 40% 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 West St. John Elementary School (K-7)?
44.1% of students at West St. John Elementary School (K-7) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West St. John Elementary School (K-7)?
The largest demographic group at West St. John Elementary School (K-7) is African American at 99.5% of enrollment, in Edgard, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West St. John Elementary School (K-7)?
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 St. John the Baptist Parish?
Besides West St. John Elementary School (K-7), St. John the Baptist Parish also operates East St. John High School (1,293 students), Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School (754 students), and Laplace Elementary School (710 students). See the St. John the Baptist Parish district page for the complete list.