- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ferriday, LA
Ferriday Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ferriday Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220048000321
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferriday Upper Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Ferriday · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferriday Upper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferriday Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Ferriday, LA.
School address
District: Concordia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220048000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ferriday Upper Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 220048000321 · Ferriday, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 10.5:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students)
Ferriday Upper Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ferriday Upper 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 Upper Elementary School
242 students
What this shows Ferriday Upper Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferriday Upper Elementary School compares
Ferriday Upper 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
6
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.6%
White 12.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Ferriday Upper Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Concordia Parish reports $15,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferriday Upper 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vidalia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Upper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferriday Upper 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
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferriday Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Ferriday Upper Elementary School?
Ferriday Upper Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ferriday, LA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferriday Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferriday Upper Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 33% 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 Upper Elementary School?
89.3% of students at Ferriday Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferriday Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ferriday Upper Elementary School is African American at 82.6% of enrollment, in Ferriday, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferriday Upper Elementary School?
Ferriday Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Ferriday Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Ferriday?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferriday Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public 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 public schools in Ferriday on the city page.
What other schools are in Concordia Parish?
Besides Ferriday Upper 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.