- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grayson, LA
Grayson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grayson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220036000285
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayson Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 212
- students enrolled
Grayson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Caldwell Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220036000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Grayson Elementary School shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-19.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 220036000285 · Grayson, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 13.3:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Parish High School (398 students)
Grayson Elementary School shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-19.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Grayson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Paris
Caldwell Parish High School
398 students
- Caldwell Paris
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
294 students
- Union Central
Union Central Elementary School
215 students
- This school
Grayson Elementary School
212 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary School
191 students
What this shows Grayson Elementary School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayson Elementary School compares
Grayson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Grayson Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell Parish reports $17,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grayson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Parish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Parish Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grayson Elementary School
How many students attend Grayson Elementary School?
Grayson Elementary School has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grayson, LA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% 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 Grayson Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Grayson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grayson Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Grayson, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayson Elementary School?
Grayson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in Caldwell Parish?
Besides Grayson Elementary School, Caldwell Parish also operates Caldwell Parish High School (398 students), Caldwell Parish Junior High School (294 students), and Union Central Elementary School (215 students). See the Caldwell Parish district page for the complete list.