- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottonport, LA
Cottonport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cottonport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220015000064
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonport Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 255
- students enrolled
Cottonport Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Avoyelles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220015000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Cottonport Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220015000064 · Cottonport, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 19.6:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students)
Cottonport Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Cottonport Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bunkie Magnet
Bunkie Magnet High School
669 students
- Marksville Hig
Marksville High School
640 students
- Marksville Ele
Marksville Elementary School
625 students
- Plaucheville E
Plaucheville Elementary School
582 students
- Lafargue Eleme
Lafargue Elementary School
581 students
- This school 255
Cottonport Elementary
255 students
What this shows Cottonport Elementary reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonport Elementary compares
Cottonport Elementary 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 14% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,790
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.2%
White 22.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Cottonport Elementary is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avoyelles Parish reports $13,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottonport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marksville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marksville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plaucheville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafargue Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonport Elementary
How many students attend Cottonport Elementary?
Cottonport Elementary has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottonport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonport Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottonport Elementary?
71.4% of students at Cottonport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cottonport Elementary is African American at 68.2% of enrollment, in Cottonport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonport Elementary?
Cottonport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Avoyelles Parish?
Besides Cottonport Elementary, Avoyelles Parish also operates Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students), Marksville High School (640 students), and Marksville Elementary School (625 students). See the Avoyelles Parish district page for the complete list.