- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 220114000828 · Natchitoches, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 18.2:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students)
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natchitoches C
Natchitoches Central High School
1,188 students
- L.P. Vaughn El
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
687 students
- Provencal Elem 444
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
444 students
- Natchitoches M 420
Natchitoches Magnet School
420 students
- This school 383
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
383 students
- M.R. Weaver El 379
M.R. Weaver Elementary School
379 students
What this shows East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School compares
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School is a growing 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,838
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Natchitoches Parish reports $15,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~383 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 56.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.