Enrollment
598
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, LA
Weston High School
Federal NCES profile for Weston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220078000560
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weston High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Weston High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weston High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jonesboro, LA.
School address
District: Jackson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220078000560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weston High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weston High School
Weston High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jonesboro, Louisiana, enrolling 598 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 598 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jonesboro's public schools, it stands alongside Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (291 students): Weston High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.2:1).
Jackson Parish also operates Quitman High School (695 students) and Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (291 students) alongside Weston High 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 Weston High School compares
Weston High 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,363
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 78.9%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Weston High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Parish, which includes Weston High School.
$15,363
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 36.7%
Federal 23.0%
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 Weston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Jonesboro
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 (~598 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Weston High School
How many students attend Weston High School?
Weston High School has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston High School is 14.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% 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 Weston High School?
55.9% of students at Weston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston High School?
The largest demographic group at Weston High School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston High School?
Weston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
How does Weston High School rank among public schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Weston High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jonesboro, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Weston High School a good school?
Weston High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Jackson Parish?
Besides Weston High School, Jackson Parish also operates Quitman High School (695 students), Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (291 students), and Jonesboro-Hodge High School (198 students). See the Jackson Parish district page for the complete list.
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