- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calhoun, LA
Calhoun Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120001527
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Calhoun, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Calhoun Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 220120001527 · Calhoun, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 18.3:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Calhoun Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Calhoun Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 420
Calhoun Elementary School
420 students
What this shows Calhoun Elementary School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun Elementary School compares
Calhoun 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,051
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
Counselors0.1 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Calhoun Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Elementary School
How many students attend Calhoun Elementary School?
Calhoun Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calhoun, LA. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calhoun Elementary School?
51.1% of students at Calhoun Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Calhoun, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Elementary School?
Calhoun Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Calhoun Elementary School rank among public schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Calhoun, 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 Ouachita Parish?
Besides Calhoun Elementary School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.