Enrollment
303
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bogalusa, LA
Byrd Avenue Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Byrd Avenue Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220024000104
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byrd Avenue Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bogalusa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Byrd Avenue Primary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byrd Avenue Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bogalusa, LA.
School address
District: City of Bogalusa School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220024000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byrd Avenue Primary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byrd Avenue Primary School
Byrd Avenue Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bogalusa, Louisiana, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 303 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #189.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and White (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding City of Bogalusa School District spends $19,673 per pupil, 20% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 38.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bogalusa's public schools, it stands alongside Bogalusa High School (656 students): Byrd Avenue Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
City of Bogalusa School District also operates Bogalusa High School (656 students) and Northshore Charter School (428 students) alongside Byrd Avenue Primary 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 Byrd Avenue Primary School compares
Byrd Avenue Primary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$19,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.6%
White 12.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Byrd Avenue Primary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Bogalusa School District, which includes Byrd Avenue Primary School.
$19,673
Per student
+20%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 34.1%
Federal 38.7%
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 Byrd Avenue Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northshore Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byrd Avenue Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Bogalusa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~303 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Byrd Avenue Primary School
How many students attend Byrd Avenue Primary School?
Byrd Avenue Primary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bogalusa, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byrd Avenue Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byrd Avenue Primary School is 15.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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 Byrd Avenue Primary School?
73.8% of students at Byrd Avenue Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byrd Avenue Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Byrd Avenue Primary School is African American at 76.6% of enrollment, in Bogalusa, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byrd Avenue Primary School?
Byrd Avenue Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Byrd Avenue Primary School rank among schools in Bogalusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Byrd Avenue Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bogalusa, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bogalusa on the city page.
Is Byrd Avenue Primary School a good school?
Byrd Avenue Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 City of Bogalusa School District?
Besides Byrd Avenue Primary School, City of Bogalusa School District also operates Bogalusa High School (656 students), Northshore Charter School (428 students), and Central Elementary School (416 students). See the City of Bogalusa School District district page for the complete list.
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