- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferriday, LA
Ferriday Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ferriday Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220048000319
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferriday Lower Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Ferriday · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferriday Lower Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferriday Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Ferriday, LA.
School address
District: Concordia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220048000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ferriday Lower Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220048000319 · Ferriday, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 13.6:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students)
Ferriday Lower Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ferriday Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidalia Lower
Vidalia Lower Elementary School
415 students
- Monterey High
Monterey High School
369 students
- Vidalia High S
Vidalia High School
364 students
- Vidalia Junior
Vidalia Junior High School
336 students
- Vidalia Upper
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
316 students
- This school
Ferriday Lower Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Ferriday Lower Elementary School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferriday Lower Elementary School compares
Ferriday Lower 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 37% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,509
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.9%
White 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Ferriday Lower Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Concordia Parish reports $15,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferriday Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Lower Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vidalia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferriday Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Ferriday
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferriday Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Ferriday Lower Elementary School?
Ferriday Lower Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ferriday, LA. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferriday Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferriday Lower Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% lower 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 Ferriday Lower Elementary School?
85.7% of students at Ferriday Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferriday Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ferriday Lower Elementary School is African American at 85.9% of enrollment, in Ferriday, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferriday Lower Elementary School?
Ferriday Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Ferriday Lower Elementary School rank among schools in Ferriday?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferriday Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Ferriday, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ferriday on the city page.
What other schools are in Concordia Parish?
Besides Ferriday Lower Elementary School, Concordia Parish also operates Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students), Monterey High School (369 students), and Vidalia High School (364 students). See the Concordia Parish district page for the complete list.