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Crosley Elementary School

700 Natchitoches Street, West Monroe, LA 71291 · (318) 325-3634 · Ouachita Parish
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL193 STUDENTS
Enrollment
193
Elementary
DISTRICT 385 · STATE 453
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
118 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 70%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
125
Kindergarten
68
Student demographics
White
8544%
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 41%
Hispanic
147%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 12%
Black
8142%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 42%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
126%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8242%
Female
11158%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
193
-27 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 16.9:1
% White
44%
was 45%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
42%
was 46%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Crosley Elementary School

As a small elementary school in West Monroe, Louisiana, Crosley Elementary School serves 193 students from grades pre-K through K, overseen by Ouachita Parish. Compared to the state average of about 453 students per school, that is 57% smaller than typical.

Within Ouachita Parish, which oversees 36 schools and 17,435 students, Crosley Elementary School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Crosley Elementary School records that 44% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 42% Black, 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 56% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Crosley Elementary School reports 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.0:1, putting Crosley Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 61% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Ouachita Parish) records that median household income runs about $54,688, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 18%. In all, Ouachita Parish runs 59 public schools (combined enrollment of about 25,952 students), of which Crosley Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Riverbend Elementary School, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Crosley Elementary School operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 12%: 220 students in 2018 compared to 193 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Ouachita Parish at a glance

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Population
158,480
Census ACS
Median income
$54,688
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
59
25,952 students

Quick facts

School name
Crosley Elementary School
District
Ouachita Parish
Address
700 Natchitoches Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Phone
(318) 325-3634
County
Ouachita Parish
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–KG
Total enrollment
193
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
118 (61%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
220120000988
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Crosley Elementary School
How many students attend Crosley Elementary School?
Crosley Elementary School enrolls approximately 193 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Crosley Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Crosley Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosley Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Crosley Elementary School is approximately 16.8:1 (12 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Crosley Elementary School?
Crosley Elementary School reports a student body of 44% White, 7% Hispanic, 42% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Crosley Elementary School?
Crosley Elementary School is overseen by Ouachita Parish in Ouachita Parish.
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