Enrollment
368
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bunkie, LA
Bunkie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bunkie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220015000061
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunkie Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Bunkie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunkie Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunkie Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bunkie, LA.
School address
District: Avoyelles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220015000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bunkie Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bunkie Elementary School
Bunkie Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bunkie, Louisiana, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Louisiana schools and 21% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #253, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (22%) (diversity index 47/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Avoyelles Parish spends $12,612 per pupil, 23% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bunkie's public schools, it stands alongside Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students): Bunkie Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 23.1:1).
Avoyelles Parish also operates Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students) and Marksville High School (640 students) alongside Bunkie 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 Bunkie Elementary School compares
Bunkie 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$12,612
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 69.6%
White 21.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Bunkie Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avoyelles Parish, which includes Bunkie Elementary School.
$12,612
Per student
-23%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 47.4%
Federal 27.6%
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 Bunkie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marksville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marksville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plaucheville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafargue Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunkie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Bunkie
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Standard public school
669 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
La School for Ag Science
Vocational / career-technical school
412 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative education program
56 students 18.7:1 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 (~368 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bunkie Elementary School
How many students attend Bunkie Elementary School?
Bunkie Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bunkie, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunkie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunkie Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bunkie Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Bunkie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunkie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bunkie Elementary School is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Bunkie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunkie Elementary School?
Bunkie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bunkie Elementary School rank among schools in Bunkie?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunkie Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bunkie, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bunkie on the city page.
Is Bunkie Elementary School a good school?
Bunkie Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Avoyelles Parish?
Besides Bunkie Elementary School, Avoyelles Parish also operates Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students), Marksville High School (640 students), and Marksville Elementary School (625 students). See the Avoyelles Parish district page for the complete list.
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