Enrollment
397
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walker, LA
Westside Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220102000777
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Walker · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Junior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Walker, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside Junior High School
Westside Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Walker, Louisiana, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Louisiana schools and 24% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #298, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% 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 Walker's middle schools, it stands alongside North Corbin Junior High School (624 students): Westside Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 22.3:1).
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 students) alongside Westside Junior 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 Westside Junior High School compares
Westside Junior 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Westside Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Westside Junior High School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Westside Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Walker
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~397 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westside Junior High School
How many students attend Westside Junior High School?
Westside Junior High School has 397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walker, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Junior High School is 20.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Junior High School?
54.6% of students at Westside Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Junior High School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Walker, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Junior High School?
Westside Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Westside Junior High School rank among middle schools in Walker?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Walker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Walker on the city page.
Is Westside Junior High School a good school?
Westside Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Livingston Parish?
Besides Westside Junior High School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.
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