- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Clara Hall Accelerated School
Federal NCES profile for Clara Hall Accelerated School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220108000792
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara Hall Accelerated School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #9 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara Hall Accelerated School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Hall Accelerated School ranks #9 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Clara Hall Accelerated School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 220108000792 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 14.4:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
Clara Hall Accelerated School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Clara Hall Accelerated School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- Wossman High S
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- This school 260
Clara Hall Accelerated School
260 students
What this shows Clara Hall Accelerated School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara Hall Accelerated School compares
Clara Hall Accelerated School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 49% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,090
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.2%
White 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Clara Hall Accelerated School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clara Hall Accelerated School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara Hall Accelerated School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara Hall Accelerated School
How many students attend Clara Hall Accelerated School?
Clara Hall Accelerated School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Hall Accelerated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Hall Accelerated School is 14.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% 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 Clara Hall Accelerated School?
92.9% of students at Clara Hall Accelerated School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara Hall Accelerated School?
The largest demographic group at Clara Hall Accelerated School is African American at 96.2% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara Hall Accelerated School?
Clara Hall Accelerated School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
How does Clara Hall Accelerated School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Hall Accelerated School ranks #9 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Clara Hall Accelerated School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.