- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elton, LA
Elton High School
Federal NCES profile for Elton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220081000561
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elton High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
Elton High 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 220081000561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Elton High School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 220081000561 · Elton, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 16.3:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings Elementary School (976 students)
Elton High School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Elton High 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 245
Elton High School
245 students
What this shows Elton High School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elton High School compares
Elton High 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 24.5%
Two or More 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Elton High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Welsh Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elton High 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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elton High School
How many students attend Elton High School?
Elton High School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elton High School is 16.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 High School?
63.0% of students at Elton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elton High School?
The largest demographic group at Elton High School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Elton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elton High School?
Elton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 High 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.