- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Epps, LA
Epps School
Federal NCES profile for Epps School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220195001467
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Epps School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 118
- students enrolled
Epps School has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Carroll Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220195001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
118 on latest CCD 220195001467 · Epps, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 23.6:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove Elementary School (523 students)
Epps School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Epps School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary School
523 students
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
500 students
- Forest School
Forest School
460 students
- Kilbourne High
Kilbourne High School
227 students
- This school 118
Epps School
118 students
What this shows Epps School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Epps School compares
Epps School vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,205
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
District finance for West Carroll Parish reports $14,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Epps School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kilbourne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Epps School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Epps School
How many students attend Epps School?
Epps School has 118 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Epps, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Epps School?
The student-teacher ratio at Epps School is 23.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Epps School?
83.1% of students at Epps School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Epps School?
Epps School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 West Carroll Parish?
Besides Epps School, West Carroll Parish also operates Oak Grove Elementary School (523 students), Oak Grove High School (500 students), and Forest School (460 students). See the West Carroll Parish district page for the complete list.