At a glance
Reported students
537
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Drew Elementary School: 537 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Drew Elementary School
Drew Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in West Monroe. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Ouachita Parish. NCES reports 537 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89%) and Black (4.8%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Drew Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.06 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.06
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.06
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black4.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ouachita Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakeshore School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
532 reported students
Woodlawn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Kiroli Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Claiborne School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
643 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
430 reported students
Public schools near Drew Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 643 | 2.8 mi |
| George Welch Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | KG–05 | 429 | 2.9 mi |
| Kiroli Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 450 | 4.8 mi |
| Highland Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 263 | 5.3 mi |
| Riser Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 313 | 5.7 mi |
| Boley Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 279 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Drew Elementary School
What grades does Drew Elementary School serve?
Drew Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ouachita Parish.
How many students attend Drew Elementary School?
Drew Elementary School reported 537 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 486 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Drew Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 537 students and 32.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Drew Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Drew Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ouachita Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Drew Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Drew Elementary School in?
Drew Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish, based in West Monroe, LA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Drew Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Claiborne School (2.8 mi), George Welch Elementary School (2.9 mi), Kiroli Elementary School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.