Enrollment
441
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bossier City, LA
Curtis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Curtis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220027000124
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtis Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Bossier City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Bossier City, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Curtis Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Curtis Elementary School
Curtis Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bossier City, Louisiana, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 339 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #332, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bossier City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Apollo Elementary School (756 students): Curtis Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 17.6:1).
Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students) and Benton High School (1,515 students) alongside Curtis 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 Curtis Elementary School compares
Curtis 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,534
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 51.5%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Curtis Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bossier Parish, which includes Curtis Elementary School.
$13,534
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.8%
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 Curtis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Bossier City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Apollo Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Legacy Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
W.T. Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Stockwell Place Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Sun City Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Bellaire Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~441 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Curtis Elementary School
How many students attend Curtis Elementary School?
Curtis Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bossier City, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis Elementary School is 20:1, which is 19% 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 Curtis Elementary School?
50.6% of students at Curtis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Curtis Elementary School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Bossier City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtis Elementary School?
Curtis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Curtis Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bossier City?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Bossier City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bossier City on the city page.
Is Curtis Elementary School a good school?
Curtis Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools. It is also more 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 Bossier Parish?
Besides Curtis Elementary School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.
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