Enrollment
382
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Deville, Louisiana, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Louisiana schools and 34% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students) and Pineville High School (1,271 students) alongside Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School compares
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rapides Parish, which includes Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School.
$13,896
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 43.2%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Deville on the city page.
Is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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