- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westlake, LA
Western Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Western Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220033000277
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Heights Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Westlake · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Heights Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Westlake, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Western Heights Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 220033000277 · Westlake, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 20.2:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Western Heights Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Western Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 343
Western Heights Elementary School
343 students
What this shows Western Heights Elementary School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Heights Elementary School compares
Western Heights 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Western Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Western Heights Elementary School?
Western Heights Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westlake, LA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Heights Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Western Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Western Heights Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Westlake, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Heights Elementary School?
Western Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does Western Heights Elementary School rank among public schools in Westlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Westlake, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Western Heights Elementary School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.