Enrollment
275
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minden, LA
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for E. S. Richardson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220189001446
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. S. Richardson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Minden · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
E. S. Richardson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. S. Richardson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Minden, LA.
School address
District: Webster Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220189001446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E. S. Richardson Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at E. S. Richardson Elementary School
E. S. Richardson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Minden, Louisiana, enrolling 275 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (31%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Minden's elementary schools, it stands alongside J. L. Jones Elementary School (318 students): E. S. Richardson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 21.2:1).
Webster Parish also operates Minden High School (689 students) and Lakeside Junior-Senior High School (546 students) alongside E. S. Richardson 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 E. S. Richardson Elementary School compares
E. S. Richardson 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$13,568
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 61.8%
White 30.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, E. S. Richardson 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 Webster Parish, which includes E. S. Richardson Elementary School.
$13,568
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 17.6%
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 E. S. Richardson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. a. Phillips Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. S. Richardson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Minden
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~275 students)
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Frequently asked questions about E. S. Richardson Elementary School
How many students attend E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minden, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. S. Richardson Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
48.1% of students at E. S. Richardson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at E. S. Richardson Elementary School is African American at 61.8% of enrollment, in Minden, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 E. S. Richardson Elementary School rank among public schools in Minden?
By Resource Investment Index, E. S. Richardson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Minden, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Minden on the city page.
Is E. S. Richardson Elementary School a good school?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Webster Parish?
Besides E. S. Richardson Elementary School, Webster Parish also operates Minden High School (689 students), Lakeside Junior-Senior High School (546 students), and Webster Junior High School (461 students). See the Webster Parish district page for the complete list.
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