Enrollment
631
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland West School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland West School
Woodland West School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Harvey, Louisiana, enrolling 631 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 631 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 631 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Harvey's public schools, it stands alongside Woodmere School (629 students): Woodland West School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 24.2:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Woodland West 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 Woodland West School compares
Woodland West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Woodland West School.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~631 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Woodland West School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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