- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springhill, LA
Browning Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Browning Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220189001433
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Browning Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Springhill · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Browning Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Browning Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springhill, LA.
School address
District: Webster Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220189001433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Browning Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 220189001433 · Springhill, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 18:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Minden High School (689 students)
Browning Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Browning Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minden High Sc
Minden High School
689 students
- Lakeside Junio
Lakeside Junior-Senior High School
546 students
- Webster Junior
Webster Junior High School
461 students
- J. a. Phillips
J. a. Phillips Elementary School
429 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
427 students
- This school 252
Browning Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Browning Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Browning Elementary School compares
Browning 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,561
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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.
Student demographics
African American 69.4%
White 24.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Browning Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Webster Parish reports $14,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Browning Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. a. Phillips Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Browning Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Browning Elementary School
How many students attend Browning Elementary School?
Browning Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springhill, LA. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browning Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Browning Elementary School is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Browning Elementary School?
57.1% of students at Browning Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Browning Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Browning Elementary School is African American at 69.4% of enrollment, in Springhill, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Browning Elementary School?
Browning Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Browning Elementary School rank among public schools in Springhill?
By Resource Investment Index, Browning Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springhill, 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 Webster Parish?
Besides Browning Elementary School, Webster Parish also operates Minden High School (689 students), Lakeside Junior-Senior High School (546 students), and Webster Junior High School (461 students). See the Webster Parish district page for the complete list.