- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Central Elementary School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 220024000102 · Bogalusa, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 18.9:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bogalusa High School (656 students)
Central Elementary School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary 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
- This school
Central Elementary School
416 students
- Byrd Avenue Pr
Byrd Avenue Primary School
303 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~416 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), up 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.