Public schools in West Monroe, LA
18 open public schools with an address in West Monroe, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,310
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of West Monroe public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in West Monroe, LA: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,310 students, an average of 517 per school. The largest campus is West Monroe High School (2,041 students), and the largest elementary school is Claiborne School (643).
Every listed school belongs to Ouachita Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving West Monroe
Elementary schools in West Monroe
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boley Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 279 | 13.7:1 | |
| Claiborne School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 643 | 16:1 | |
| Crosley Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–KG | 193 | 16.8:1 | |
| Drew Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 537 | 16.5:1 | |
| George Welch Elementary School Ouachita Parish | KG–05 | 429 | 17.6:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 263 | 15.4:1 | |
| Kiroli Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 450 | 15.7:1 | |
| Lenwil Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 277 | 12.6:1 | |
| Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School Ouachita Parish | PK–08 | 167 | 11.6:1 | |
| Riser Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 313 | 12.9:1 | |
| Riverbend Elementary School Ouachita Parish | 01–05 | 301 | 14.6:1 | |
| Woodlawn Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 508 | 15.3:1 |
Middle schools in West Monroe
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Hope Middle School Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 601 | 16:1 | |
| Riser Middle School Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 410 | 13:1 | |
| West Ridge Middle School Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 681 | 15.5:1 | |
| Woodlawn Middle School Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 249 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in West Monroe
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School Ouachita Parish | 08–12 | 2,041 | 16.3:1 | |
| West Ouachita High School Ouachita Parish | 08–12 | 968 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.1%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black19.5%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 West Monroe schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,310 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Monroe
How many public schools are in West Monroe, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in West Monroe: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 9,310 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Monroe?
All listed public schools with an address in West Monroe belong to Ouachita Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in West Monroe?
West Monroe High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Monroe, with 2,041 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Monroe?
No school with an address in West Monroe is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Monroe schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Monroe public schools is 15.4:1, higher than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in West Monroe guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities