Enrollment
383
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Natchitoches, LA
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220114000828
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Natchitoches · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Natchitoches, LA.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114000828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Natchitoches, Louisiana, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.6% of students qualify for free meals, 35% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #221, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.8% 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 Natchitoches's elementary schools, it stands alongside M.R. Weaver Elementary School (379 students): East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students) and L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students) alongside East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle 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 East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School compares
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,353
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 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
African American 85.9%
White 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natchitoches Parish, which includes East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School.
$15,353
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 20.8%
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 East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Provencal Elementary & Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natchitoches Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| M.R. Weaver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Natchitoches
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
How many students attend East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School?
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School?
84.6% of students at East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School is African American at 85.9% of enrollment, in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School?
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School rank among public schools in Natchitoches?
By Resource Investment Index, East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Natchitoches, 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 Natchitoches on the city page.
Is East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School a good school?
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Natchitoches Parish?
Besides East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School, Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students), L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students), and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School (444 students). See the Natchitoches Parish district page for the complete list.
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