- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallulah, LA
Christian Acres Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Christian Acres Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220105010412
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christian Acres Alternative School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Tallulah · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Christian Acres Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christian Acres Alternative School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tallulah, LA.
School address
District: Madison Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220105010412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Christian Acres Alternative School shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-19.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 220105010412 · Tallulah, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 8:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Tallulah Elementary School (295 students)
Christian Acres Alternative School shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-19.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Christian Acres Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tallulah Eleme
Tallulah Elementary School
295 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
280 students
- Wright Element
Wright Elementary School
264 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
238 students
- This school 56
Christian Acres Alternative School
56 students
What this shows Christian Acres Alternative School reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christian Acres Alternative School compares
Christian Acres 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 52% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 52% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 52% 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
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,632
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 56 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.4%
White 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Christian Acres Alternative School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Madison Parish reports $18,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christian Acres Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christian Acres Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Tallulah
2 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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christian Acres Alternative School
How many students attend Christian Acres Alternative School?
Christian Acres Alternative School has 56 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tallulah, LA. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian Acres Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian Acres Alternative School is 8:1, which is 52% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 49% 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 Christian Acres Alternative School?
30.2% of students at Christian Acres Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christian Acres Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Christian Acres Alternative School is African American at 80.4% of enrollment, in Tallulah, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christian Acres Alternative School?
Christian Acres Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Christian Acres Alternative School rank among schools in Tallulah?
By Resource Investment Index, Christian Acres Alternative School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tallulah, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallulah on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Parish?
Besides Christian Acres Alternative School, Madison Parish also operates Tallulah Elementary School (295 students), Madison High School (280 students), and Wright Elementary School (264 students). See the Madison Parish district page for the complete list.