Enrollment
188
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West St. John Elementary School (K-7) compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) is a small combined-grade school in Edgard, Louisiana, enrolling 188 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, West St. John Elementary School (K-7) is leaner than roughly 95% of Louisiana schools and 44% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is predominantly African American (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding St. John the Baptist Parish spends $19,773 per pupil, 21% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 41 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 188 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Edgard's public schools, it stands alongside West St. John High School (186 students): West St. John Elementary School (K-7) is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.4:1 vs 5.8:1).
St. John the Baptist Parish also operates East St. John High School (1,293 students) and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School (754 students) alongside West St. John Elementary School (K-7).
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 St. John Elementary School (K-7) compares
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. John the Baptist Parish, which includes West St. John Elementary School (K-7).
$19,773
Per student
+21%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 23.5%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~188 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West St. John Elementary School (K-7) a good school?
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. 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 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.
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