- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, LA
Albany Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220102000400
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Upper Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Albany, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Albany Upper Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220102000400 · Albany, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 17.8:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Albany Upper Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Albany Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 320
Albany Upper Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Albany Upper Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Upper Elementary School compares
Albany Upper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Albany Upper Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany Upper 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Albany
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albany Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Albany Upper Elementary School?
Albany Upper Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, LA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Upper Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany Upper Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Albany Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Upper Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Albany, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Upper Elementary School?
Albany Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Upper Elementary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Albany Upper 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.