Enrollment
366
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnsboro, LA
Winnsboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Winnsboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220066000496
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnsboro Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 366
- students enrolled
Winnsboro Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220066000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnsboro Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnsboro Elementary School
Winnsboro Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winnsboro, Louisiana, enrolling 366 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Winnsboro Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Louisiana schools and 27% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 88.7% of students qualify for free meals, 42% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 366 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 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 30.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Franklin Parish also operates Franklin Parish High School (706 students) and Crowville School (409 students) alongside Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro Elementary School compares
Winnsboro 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 42% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,306
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
21
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 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 91.5%
White 6.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Winnsboro Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Parish, which includes Winnsboro Elementary School.
$15,306
Per student
-7%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 44.7%
Federal 30.7%
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 Winnsboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowville School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baskin School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Necessity School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnsboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~366 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winnsboro Elementary School
How many students attend Winnsboro Elementary School?
Winnsboro Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnsboro, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnsboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnsboro Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% 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 Winnsboro Elementary School?
88.7% of students at Winnsboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnsboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Winnsboro Elementary School is African American at 91.5% of enrollment, in Winnsboro, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnsboro Elementary School?
Winnsboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
Is Winnsboro Elementary School a good school?
Winnsboro Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Franklin Parish?
Besides Winnsboro Elementary School, Franklin Parish also operates Franklin Parish High School (706 students), Crowville School (409 students), and Gilbert School (394 students). See the Franklin Parish district page for the complete list.
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