Enrollment
416
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bogalusa, LA
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220024000102
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bogalusa · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bogalusa, LA.
School address
District: City of Bogalusa School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220024000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bogalusa, Louisiana, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 309 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 416 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
City of Bogalusa School District also operates Bogalusa High School (656 students) and Northshore Charter School (428 students) alongside Central Elementary 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 Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
111
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 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 76.2%
White 12.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Bogalusa School District, which includes Central Elementary 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 Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northshore Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byrd Avenue Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary 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
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~416 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bogalusa, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
82.7% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is African American at 76.2% of enrollment, in Bogalusa, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Bogalusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public 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 public schools in Bogalusa on the city page.
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. 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 Central Elementary School, City of Bogalusa School District also operates Bogalusa High School (656 students), Northshore Charter School (428 students), and Byrd Avenue Primary School (303 students). See the City of Bogalusa School District district page for the complete list.
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