- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Byrd Avenue Primary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 220024000104 · Bogalusa, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 15.2:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bogalusa High School (656 students)
Byrd Avenue Primary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Byrd Avenue Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bogalusa High
Bogalusa High School
656 students
- Northshore Cha
Northshore Charter School
428 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
416 students
- This school
Byrd Avenue Primary School
303 students
What this shows Byrd Avenue Primary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byrd Avenue Primary School compares
Byrd Avenue Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,068
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for City of Bogalusa School District reports $21,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~303 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.