- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
E. S. Richardson Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 220189001446 · Minden, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 18.3:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Minden High School (689 students)
E. S. Richardson Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
E. S. Richardson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minden High Sc
Minden High School
689 students
- Lakeside Junio
Lakeside Junior-Senior High School
546 students
- Webster Junior
Webster Junior High School
461 students
- J. a. Phillips
J. a. Phillips Elementary School
429 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
427 students
- This school 275
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
275 students
What this shows E. S. Richardson Elementary School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How E. S. Richardson Elementary School compares
E. S. Richardson Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Webster Parish reports $14,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~275 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.