- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arcadia, LA
Crawford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crawford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220021000094
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crawford Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 278
- students enrolled
Crawford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bienville Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220021000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Crawford Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 220021000094 · Arcadia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 10.7:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Castor High School (417 students)
Crawford Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Crawford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castor High Sc
Castor High School
417 students
- Saline High Sc
Saline High School
303 students
- This school
Crawford Elementary School
278 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
248 students
- Ringgold High
Ringgold High School
219 students
- Ringgold Eleme
Ringgold Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Crawford Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crawford Elementary School compares
Crawford Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,059
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.4%
White 5.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Crawford Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Bienville Parish reports $21,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crawford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saline High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ringgold High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crawford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Arcadia
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crawford Elementary School
How many students attend Crawford Elementary School?
Crawford Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arcadia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crawford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crawford Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% 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 Crawford Elementary School?
89.3% of students at Crawford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crawford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crawford Elementary School is African American at 91.4% of enrollment, in Arcadia, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crawford Elementary School?
Crawford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Bienville Parish?
Besides Crawford Elementary School, Bienville Parish also operates Castor High School (417 students), Saline High School (303 students), and Arcadia High School (248 students). See the Bienville Parish district page for the complete list.