Enrollment
412
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westlake, LA
Westwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220033000279
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Westlake · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Westlake, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Westlake, Louisiana, enrolling 412 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Calcasieu Parish spends $20,543 per pupil, 25% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students) and Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students) alongside Westwood Elementary 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 Westwood Elementary School compares
Westwood Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,543
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 69.2%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Westwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calcasieu Parish, which includes Westwood Elementary School.
$20,543
Per student
+25%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 27.7%
Federal 17.7%
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 Westwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~412 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary School
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westlake, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Westwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Westlake, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Westwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Westlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Westlake on the city page.
Is Westwood Elementary School a good school?
Westwood Elementary School earns 52/100 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 Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Westwood 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.
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