Louisa West Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louisa West Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Louisa West Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
1%
10%

Black
n/a
11%

White
97%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Louisa West Elementary School?
314 students attend Louisa West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Louisa West Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisa West Elementary School?
Louisa West Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Louisa West Elementary School offer ?
Louisa West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisa West Elementary School part of?
Louisa West Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
This school has a lot to offer the kids i have 2 wonderful sons that attend both of the elementary schools louisa east and west. They have great academic programs they offer after school programs for the kids to help keep them caught up, it was as long as the parents use it. For extracurricular activities like sports and stuff they are really not that involved it is more of a search and find thing there. The facilities are kind of complicated, because they hvae 2 schools and my kids go to different ones so it is a hassel they are normally pretty good at scheduling activites on different days though. East is a lot more up to date than West though. The older the child is the less parent involvement. Also it depends on the teacher. Some of the teachers my kids have had email us every week and give us a heads up on things the kids say or do and then others was like pulling nails! But all and all it is a good scholl for the area!~Krystal Slate~
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