Enrollment
518
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, LA
Albany Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102000754
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Lower Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Lower Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Lower Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Albany, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albany Lower Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albany Lower Elementary School
Albany Lower Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, Louisiana, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #406, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 students) alongside Albany Lower Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albany Lower Elementary School compares
Albany Lower Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Albany Lower Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Albany Lower Elementary School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albany Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albany Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Albany Lower Elementary School?
Albany Lower Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Lower Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany Lower Elementary School?
69.5% of students at Albany Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Lower Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Albany, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Lower Elementary School?
Albany Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Lower Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Albany, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albany on the city page.
Is Albany Lower Elementary School a good school?
Albany Lower Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Albany Lower Elementary School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.
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