- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ponchatoula, LA
D.C. Reeves Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for D.C. Reeves Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220168001320
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D.C. Reeves Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ponchatoula · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
D.C. Reeves Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D.C. Reeves Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ponchatoula, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
D.C. Reeves Elementary School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 220168001320 · Ponchatoula, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 19.7:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
D.C. Reeves Elementary School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
D.C. Reeves Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 688
D.C. Reeves Elementary School
688 students
What this shows D.C. Reeves Elementary School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How D.C. Reeves Elementary School compares
D.C. Reeves 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.7:1
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
35.2%
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
$12,808
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
51
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.3%
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, D.C. Reeves Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D.C. Reeves Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D.C. Reeves Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Ponchatoula
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about D.C. Reeves Elementary School
How many students attend D.C. Reeves Elementary School?
D.C. Reeves Elementary School has 688 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ponchatoula, LA. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at D.C. Reeves Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at D.C. Reeves Elementary School is 19.7:1, 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 D.C. Reeves Elementary School?
60.9% of students at D.C. Reeves Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D.C. Reeves Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at D.C. Reeves Elementary School is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Ponchatoula, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D.C. Reeves Elementary School?
D.C. Reeves Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 D.C. Reeves Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ponchatoula?
By Resource Investment Index, D.C. Reeves Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ponchatoula, 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 Ponchatoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides D.C. Reeves Elementary School, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.