- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deville, LA
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220129001944
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Deville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Deville, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 220129001944 · Deville, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 22.5:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- This school 382
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School compares
Hayden R. Lawrence 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,720
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Deville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Deville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Deville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.