- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harvey, LA
Woodland West School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland West School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000656
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland West School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland West School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland West School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Harvey, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Woodland West School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 220084000656 · Harvey, LA Other · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 19.1:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Woodland West School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Woodland West School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 631
Woodland West School
631 students
What this shows Woodland West School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland West School compares
Woodland West 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,155
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
White 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Woodland West School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland West School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland West School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Harvey
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland West School
How many students attend Woodland West School?
Woodland West School has 631 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harvey, LA. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland West School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland West School is 19.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland West School?
74.6% of students at Woodland West School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland West School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland West School is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Harvey, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland West School?
Woodland West School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland West School rank among schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland West School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Harvey, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Woodland West School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.