- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
C.F. Rowley Alternative School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-33.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 220141000816 · Chalmette, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 8.6:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Chalmette High School (2,193 students)
C.F. Rowley Alternative School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-33.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
C.F. Rowley Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chalmette High
Chalmette High School
2,193 students
- N.P. Trist Mid 767
N.P. Trist Middle School
767 students
- Lacoste Elemen 621
Lacoste Elementary School
621 students
- Joseph J. Davi 593
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
593 students
- Arlene Meraux 583
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
583 students
- This school 103
C.F. Rowley Alternative School
103 students
What this shows C.F. Rowley Alternative School reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How C.F. Rowley Alternative School compares
C.F. Rowley Alternative School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,986
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
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.
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
District finance for St. Bernard Parish reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~103 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), down 91.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.