Enrollment
442
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mandeville, LA
Woodlake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220165001898
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlake Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Mandeville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlake Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mandeville, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlake Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodlake Elementary School
Woodlake Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mandeville, Louisiana, enrolling 442 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.2% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Louisiana average.
With 442 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 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Mandeville's public schools, it stands alongside Pontchartrain Elementary School (636 students): Woodlake Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 14.1:1).
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside Woodlake 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 Woodlake Elementary School compares
Woodlake 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 56% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,024
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Woodlake Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Tammany Parish, which includes Woodlake Elementary School.
$14,024
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 Woodlake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 other schools in Mandeville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~442 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlake Elementary School
How many students attend Woodlake Elementary School?
Woodlake Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mandeville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlake Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% 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 Woodlake Elementary School?
27.2% of students at Woodlake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlake Elementary School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Mandeville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlake Elementary School?
Woodlake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Woodlake Elementary School rank among schools in Mandeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlake Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mandeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mandeville on the city page.
Is Woodlake Elementary School a good school?
Woodlake Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Woodlake 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.
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