- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Choudrant, LA
Choudrant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Choudrant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220099001983
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choudrant Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 536
- students enrolled
Choudrant Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220099001983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Choudrant Elementary School shrank from 591 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 220099001983 · Choudrant, LA Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 19.9:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruston High School (1,212 students)
Choudrant Elementary School shrank from 591 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Choudrant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruston High Sc
Ruston High School
1,212 students
- Ruston Junior
Ruston Junior High School
585 students
- This school
Choudrant Elementary School
536 students
- Simsboro High
Simsboro High School
532 students
- Glen View Elem 438
Glen View Elementary School
438 students
- Choudrant High 421
Choudrant High School
421 students
What this shows Choudrant Elementary School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choudrant Elementary School compares
Choudrant Elementary 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Choudrant Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Parish reports $15,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choudrant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruston Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simsboro High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Choudrant High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choudrant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Choudrant
1 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choudrant Elementary School
How many students attend Choudrant Elementary School?
Choudrant Elementary School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Choudrant, LA. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choudrant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Choudrant Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choudrant Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Choudrant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choudrant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Choudrant Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Choudrant, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choudrant Elementary School?
Choudrant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Besides Choudrant Elementary School, Lincoln Parish also operates Ruston High School (1,212 students), Ruston Junior High School (585 students), and Simsboro High School (532 students). See the Lincoln Parish district page for the complete list.