- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Slidell, LA
W.L. Abney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W.L. Abney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220165001264
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.L. Abney Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
W.L. Abney Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.L. Abney Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
W.L. Abney Elementary School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 68.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 220165001264 · Slidell, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
936 enr · 18.7:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
W.L. Abney Elementary School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 68.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
W.L. Abney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school
W.L. Abney Elementary School
936 students
What this shows W.L. Abney Elementary School reports 936 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.L. Abney Elementary School compares
W.L. Abney Elementary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 936 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
936
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,823
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 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.4%
White 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, W.L. Abney Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.L. Abney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.L. Abney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Slidell
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Little Oak Middle School
Standard public school
847 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Honey Island Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Clearwood Junior High School
Standard public school
539 students 15:1 students per teacher
Carolyn Park Middle School
Standard public school
233 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~936 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.L. Abney Elementary School
How many students attend W.L. Abney Elementary School?
W.L. Abney Elementary School has 936 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,094 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.L. Abney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.L. Abney Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W.L. Abney Elementary School?
64.3% of students at W.L. Abney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.L. Abney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W.L. Abney Elementary School is African American at 67.4% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.L. Abney Elementary School?
W.L. Abney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 W.L. Abney Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, W.L. Abney Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Slidell, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Slidell on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides W.L. Abney Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.