Enrollment
208
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Slidell, LA
Alton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220165001265
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alton Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alton Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alton Elementary School
Alton Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Slidell, Louisiana, enrolling 208 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 35% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Slidell's public schools, it stands alongside Henry Mayfield Elementary School (749 students): Alton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 15.9:1).
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside Alton 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 Alton Elementary School compares
Alton 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 12.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Alton Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Tammany Parish, which includes Alton Elementary School.
$14,024
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 Alton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alton 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
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Slidell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Whispering Forest Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Florida Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Bayou Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~208 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alton Elementary School
How many students attend Alton Elementary School?
Alton Elementary School has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Slidell, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alton Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alton Elementary School?
84.2% of students at Alton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alton Elementary School is African American at 63.5% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alton Elementary School?
Alton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Alton Elementary School rank among schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Slidell on the city page.
Is Alton Elementary School a good school?
Alton Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. 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 St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Alton Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.
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