- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Slidell, LA
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Mayfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220165002328
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Mayfield Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Mayfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Mayfield Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165002328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Henry Mayfield Elementary School held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 220165002328 · Slidell, LA Other · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 15.9:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Henry Mayfield Elementary School held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Henry Mayfield 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 749
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
749 students
What this shows Henry Mayfield Elementary School reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Mayfield Elementary School compares
Henry Mayfield 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 749 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
African American 39.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Henry Mayfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Mayfield 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 | Similar 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 Henry Mayfield 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
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Cypress Cove Elementary School
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593 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Whispering Forest Elementary School
Standard public school
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Florida Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Mayfield Elementary School
How many students attend Henry Mayfield Elementary School?
Henry Mayfield Elementary School has 749 students enrolled. It is a public school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Mayfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Mayfield Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Henry Mayfield Elementary School?
51.6% of students at Henry Mayfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Mayfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Mayfield Elementary School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Mayfield Elementary School?
Henry Mayfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Henry Mayfield Elementary School rank among schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Mayfield Elementary School ranks #7 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 Henry Mayfield 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.