- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Woodlake Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 220165001898 · Mandeville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 12.6:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Woodlake Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Woodlake 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 442
Woodlake Elementary School
442 students
What this shows Woodlake Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlake Elementary School compares
Woodlake Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,823
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
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.
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
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~442 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.