Enrollment
536
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Choudrant Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Choudrant Elementary School
Choudrant Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Choudrant, Louisiana, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.1% free-meal eligibility runs 34% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 536 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Choudrant's public schools, it stands alongside Choudrant High School (421 students): Choudrant Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 16.8:1).
Lincoln Parish also operates Ruston High School (1,212 students) and Ruston Junior High School (585 students) alongside Choudrant 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 Choudrant Elementary School compares
Choudrant 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,391
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Parish, which includes Choudrant Elementary School.
$15,391
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 33.0%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
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 (~536 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Choudrant Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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