- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barkdull Faulk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220108000791
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #20 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School ranks #20 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 220108000791 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 11.8:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- Wossman High S
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- This school 212
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
212 students
What this shows Barkdull Faulk Elementary School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barkdull Faulk Elementary School compares
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 44% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$15,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barkdull Faulk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barkdull Faulk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
How many students attend Barkdull Faulk Elementary School?
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barkdull Faulk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barkdull Faulk Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% 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 Barkdull Faulk Elementary School?
89.9% of students at Barkdull Faulk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barkdull Faulk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barkdull Faulk Elementary School is African American at 95.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barkdull Faulk Elementary School?
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barkdull Faulk Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School ranks #20 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Barkdull Faulk Elementary School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.