Enrollment
295
Elementary
DISTRICT 287 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAWRENCE COUNTY·NCES 210324002155
Louisa West Elementary School
201 Boone St, Louisa, KY 41230 · (606) 638-4726 · Lawrence County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL295 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
195 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 59 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 111 | 38% |
| Grade 1 | 125 | 42% |
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Louisa West Elementary School→Louisa East Elementary School→Louisa Middle School→Lawrence County High School
Based on grade levels within Lawrence County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Louisa West Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa West Elementary School this school | 295 | 66.1% | N/A |
| Stanton Elementary School Stanton | 322 | 67.1% | 37.7% |
| Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Whitesburg | 273 | 67.4% | 31.7% |
| Nancy Elementary School Nancy | 299 | 68.2% | 65.8% |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School Ashland | 272 | 66.5% | 40.2% |
| Bonnieville Elementary School Bonnieville | 313 | 65.2% | 33.3% |
Matched among Kentucky elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Louisa West Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 295 | #575 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #144 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.1% | #592 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.1% | #371 of 721 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.9% | #155 of 437 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
295
-7 (-2%) vs 2020
+7% since 2010-11, when it was 275
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 14.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 295 | 22 | 13.4:1 | 66% (195) |
| 2023-24 | 314 | 24 | 13.1:1 | 66% (206) |
| 2022-23 | 354 | 24 | 14.8:1 | 65% (231) |
| 2020-21 | 302 | 21 | 14.4:1 | 66% (200) |
| 2017-18 | 355 | 24.9 | 14.2:1 | 71% (252) |
| 2015-16 | 422 | 25 | 16.9:1 | 71% (298) |
| 2010-11 | 275 | 17 | 16.2:1 | 69% (190) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Louisa West Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (355 to 295); teachers down 12% (24.9 to 22).
About Louisa West Elementary School
Louisa West Elementary School is a small elementary school that serves part of Louisa, Kentucky. The school offers pre-K through 1 and enrolls 295 students. The school is 30% below the average for elementary schools in Kentucky.
Lawrence County has 6 schools and 2,287 students, and Louisa West Elementary School is one of those schools.
A large majority of enrollment at Louisa West Elementary School is White, at 95%. Beyond that, enrollment is 3% multiracial. Among Lawrence County residents, the White share is about 97%. The diversity index for Louisa West Elementary School is 9%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Classroom staffing at Louisa West Elementary School totals 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. Compared with the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in Kentucky, this school's ratio is lower. Federal data show 66% of students (195) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In the wider Lawrence County area, median household income comes to about $46,772, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lawrence County's 6 public schools enroll about 2,287 students and include Louisa West Elementary School.
Louisa West Elementary School's nearest public school is Louisa East Elementary School (about 0.3 miles). In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of Louisa West Elementary School.
The school's locale code, Town: Distant, means it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The school's size has been steady, with 302 students in 2020-21 and 295 in 2024-25.
People who know Louisa West Elementary School can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Lawrence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,077
Census ACS
Median income
$46,772
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,287 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lawrence County
- Lawrence County High SchoolHigh · 757 students
- Louisa East Elementary SchoolElementary · 512 students
- Louisa Middle SchoolMiddle · 384 students
- Fallsburg Elementary SchoolElementary · 190 students
- Blaine Elementary SchoolElementary · 149 students
Other schools in Louisa
- Lawrence County High SchoolHigh · 757 students
- Louisa East Elementary SchoolElementary · 512 students
- Louisa Middle SchoolMiddle · 384 students
- Fallsburg Elementary SchoolElementary · 190 students
Nearby schools
- Louisa East Elementary School0.3 mi · 512
- Fort Gay Pre K-80.8 mi · 440
- Lawrence County High School1.0 mi · 757
- Louisa Middle School1.2 mi · 384
- Fallsburg Elementary School6.2 mi · 190
- Genoa Elementary School7.9 mi · 48
Frequently asked questions
About Louisa West Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Louisa West Elementary School?
Louisa West Elementary School enrolls approximately 295 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Louisa West Elementary School serve?
Louisa West Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
How many teachers does Louisa West Elementary School have?
Louisa West Elementary School employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Louisa West Elementary School?
At Louisa West Elementary School, the student body is approximately 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Louisa West Elementary School in?
Louisa West Elementary School is part of Lawrence County.
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