- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Weston High School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 220078000560 · Jonesboro, LA Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 14.6:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman High School (695 students)
Weston High School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Weston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman High S
Quitman High School
695 students
- This school
Weston High School
598 students
- Jonesboro-Hodg
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School
291 students
- Jonesboro-Hodg 198
Jonesboro-Hodge High School
198 students
- Jonesboro-Hodg 145
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School
145 students
What this shows Weston High School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weston High School compares
Weston High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Jackson Parish reports $15,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~598 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.