- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bunkie Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 220015000061 · Bunkie, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 20.4:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students)
Bunkie Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bunkie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bunkie Magnet
Bunkie Magnet High School
669 students
- Marksville Hig
Marksville High School
640 students
- Marksville Ele
Marksville Elementary School
625 students
- Plaucheville E
Plaucheville Elementary School
582 students
- Lafargue Eleme
Lafargue Elementary School
581 students
- This school
Bunkie Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Bunkie Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunkie Elementary School compares
Bunkie 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,790
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
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.
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
District finance for Avoyelles Parish reports $13,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~368 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.