- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deridder, LA
Carver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220018000079
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Deridder · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Deridder, LA.
School address
District: Beauregard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220018000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Carver Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220018000079 · Deridder, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.8:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: South Beauregard High School (775 students)
Carver Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Carver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Beaurega
South Beauregard High School
775 students
- South Beaurega
South Beauregard Elementary School
644 students
- Deridder High
Deridder High School
621 students
- Merryville Hig
Merryville High School
470 students
- East Beauregar
East Beauregard Elementary School
425 students
- This school
Carver Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Carver Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Elementary School compares
Carver 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,372
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beauregard Parish reports $12,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beauregard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Beauregard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deridder High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merryville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Elementary School
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deridder, LA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Carver Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Carver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carver Elementary School rank among public schools in Deridder?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Deridder, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deridder on the city page.
What other schools are in Beauregard Parish?
Besides Carver Elementary School, Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students), South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students), and Deridder High School (621 students). See the Beauregard Parish district page for the complete list.