- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elton, LA
Elton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220081000562
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elton Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 221
- students enrolled
Elton Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson Davis Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220081000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Elton Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 220081000562 · Elton, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 15.8:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings Elementary School (976 students)
Elton Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Elton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings Eleme
Jennings Elementary School
976 students
- Jennings High
Jennings High School
775 students
- Lacassine High
Lacassine High School
587 students
- Hathaway High
Hathaway High School
566 students
- Welsh Elementa
Welsh Elementary School
499 students
- This school 221
Elton Elementary School
221 students
What this shows Elton Elementary School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elton Elementary School compares
Elton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.8%
African American 26.2%
Two or More 23.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Elton Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Davis Parish reports $14,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennings High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lacassine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hathaway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welsh Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Elton
1 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elton Elementary School
How many students attend Elton Elementary School?
Elton Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elton Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elton Elementary School?
71.8% of students at Elton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elton Elementary School is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Elton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elton Elementary School?
Elton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Besides Elton Elementary School, Jefferson Davis Parish also operates Jennings Elementary School (976 students), Jennings High School (775 students), and Lacassine High School (587 students). See the Jefferson Davis Parish district page for the complete list.