- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harvey, LA
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ella C. Pittman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000640
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella C. Pittman Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Harvey, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 220084000640 · Harvey, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 16.8:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 471
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
471 students
What this shows Ella C. Pittman Elementary School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella C. Pittman Elementary School compares
Ella C. Pittman 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,155
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
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
White 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella C. Pittman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella C. Pittman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Harvey
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
How many students attend Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harvey, LA. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Ella C. Pittman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Harvey, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ella C. Pittman Elementary School rank among schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella C. Pittman Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Harvey, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Ella C. Pittman Elementary School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.