Enrollment
485
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnfield, LA
Winnfield Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Winnfield Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220201001484
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnfield Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Winnfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Winnfield Primary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnfield Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winnfield, LA.
School address
District: Winn Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220201001484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnfield Primary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnfield Primary School
Winnfield Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winnfield, Louisiana, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 92% of Louisiana schools and 31% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.7% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 485 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 445 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #385, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (43%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winn Parish also operates Winnfield High School (350 students) and Winnfield Middle School (325 students) alongside Winnfield Primary 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 Winnfield Primary School compares
Winnfield Primary 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 31% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 7% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,294
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
African American 47.0%
White 43.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Winnfield Primary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winn Parish, which includes Winnfield Primary School.
$15,294
Per student
-7%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 25.4%
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 Winnfield Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnfield High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calvin High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atlanta High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnfield Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~485 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winnfield Primary School
How many students attend Winnfield Primary School?
Winnfield Primary School has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnfield, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnfield Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnfield Primary School is 22:1, which is 31% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winnfield Primary School?
66.7% of students at Winnfield Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnfield Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Winnfield Primary School is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Winnfield, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnfield Primary School?
Winnfield Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winnfield Primary School rank among public schools in Winnfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnfield Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winnfield, 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 Winnfield on the city page.
Is Winnfield Primary School a good school?
Winnfield Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Winn Parish?
Besides Winnfield Primary School, Winn Parish also operates Winnfield High School (350 students), Winnfield Middle School (325 students), and Calvin High School (289 students). See the Winn Parish district page for the complete list.
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