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Elementary· 6 schools in district

Winnsboro Elementary School

1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295Franklin Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
485
Students
Total enrolled
$15,765
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 485 students in grades PK–05 in Winnsboro, Louisiana.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,765 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Winnsboro Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Winnsboro, Louisiana, serving grades PK–05 with 485 students. The district invests $15,765 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Winnsboro Elementary School

485
Total Students
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
92%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution245 male · 240 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility92%
National avg 52% · 445 students
Student Composition
92%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black92%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220066000496

Academic Outcomes at Winnsboro Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 52th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71295

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,765Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,765
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,937
Student Support$2,995
Administration$1,892
Operations$2,365
Other$1,576
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,765 spent per student, an estimated $6,984 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
25%
State government
44.7%
Local (property tax)
24.7%
Federal programs
30.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 92% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Crowville SchoolGilbert SchoolFort Necessity SchoolBaskin School
↓
High School
Franklin Parish High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyFranklin Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFranklin Parish →
Phone: (318)435-5066
NCES ID: 220066000496
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Winnsboro seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Franklin Parish
High
Franklin Parish High School
792 students · 09–12
● 44 opp71% FRL
Elem
Crowville School
503 students · PK–08
● 40 opp69% FRL
Elem
Gilbert School
431 students · PK–08
● 46 opp78% FRL
Elem
Fort Necessity School
321 students · PK–08
● 44 opp78% FRL
Elem
Baskin School
318 students · PK–08
● 40 opp78% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.