Enrollment
103
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chalmette, LA
C.F. Rowley Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for C.F. Rowley Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220141000816
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.F. Rowley Alternative School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Chalmette · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
C.F. Rowley Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.F. Rowley Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chalmette, LA.
School address
District: St. Bernard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220141000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C.F. Rowley Alternative School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at C.F. Rowley Alternative School
C.F. Rowley Alternative School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Chalmette, Louisiana, enrolling 103 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, C.F. Rowley Alternative School is leaner than roughly 97% of Louisiana schools and 49% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Louisiana schools, with 103 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (27%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 21 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chalmette's public schools, it stands alongside Lacoste Elementary School (621 students): C.F. Rowley Alternative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.6:1 vs 15.1:1).
St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students) and N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students) alongside C.F. Rowley Alternative 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 C.F. Rowley Alternative School compares
C.F. Rowley Alternative 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 49% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 3% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 21 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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 57.3%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, C.F. Rowley Alternative School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Bernard Parish, which includes C.F. Rowley Alternative School.
$13,983
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 42.6%
Federal 18.5%
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 C.F. Rowley Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N.P. Trist Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacoste Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.F. Rowley Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Chalmette
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~103 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C.F. Rowley Alternative School
How many students attend C.F. Rowley Alternative School?
C.F. Rowley Alternative School has 103 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chalmette, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.F. Rowley Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at C.F. Rowley Alternative School is 8.6:1, which is 49% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 45% 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 C.F. Rowley Alternative School?
73.1% of students at C.F. Rowley Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.F. Rowley Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at C.F. Rowley Alternative School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Chalmette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.F. Rowley Alternative School?
C.F. Rowley Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C.F. Rowley Alternative School rank among schools in Chalmette?
By Resource Investment Index, C.F. Rowley Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chalmette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chalmette on the city page.
Is C.F. Rowley Alternative School a good school?
C.F. Rowley Alternative School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana. 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 St. Bernard Parish?
Besides C.F. Rowley Alternative School, St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students), N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students), and Lacoste Elementary School (621 students). See the St. Bernard Parish district page for the complete list.
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