- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Slidell, LA
Florida Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Florida Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220165001278
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Avenue Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Avenue Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Florida Avenue Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 220165001278 · Slidell, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 15.2:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Florida Avenue Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Florida Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 440
Florida Avenue Elementary School
440 students
What this shows Florida Avenue Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida Avenue Elementary School compares
Florida Avenue 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,823
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
African American 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Florida Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florida Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Slidell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Whispering Forest Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bayou Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 16:1 students per teacher
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florida Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Florida Avenue Elementary School?
Florida Avenue Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Avenue Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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 Florida Avenue Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Florida Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Florida Avenue Elementary School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Avenue Elementary School?
Florida Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Florida Avenue Elementary School rank among schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Avenue Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Slidell on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Florida Avenue Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.