- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rayville, LA
Holly Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holly Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220135001098
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Ridge Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rayville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rayville, LA.
School address
District: Richland Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220135001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Holly Ridge Elementary School grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 220135001098 · Rayville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 17.8:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Mangham Elementary School (404 students)
Holly Ridge Elementary School grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Holly Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mangham Elemen
Mangham Elementary School
404 students
- Rayville High
Rayville High School
341 students
- Rayville Eleme
Rayville Elementary School
333 students
- Start Elementa
Start Elementary School
332 students
- Mangham High S
Mangham High School
294 students
- This school
Holly Ridge Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Holly Ridge Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Ridge Elementary School compares
Holly Ridge Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▼ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,896
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Holly Ridge Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland Parish reports $13,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rayville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Start Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mangham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Rayville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Holly Ridge Elementary School?
Holly Ridge Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rayville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Ridge Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly Ridge Elementary School?
62.0% of students at Holly Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Ridge Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Rayville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Ridge Elementary School?
Holly Ridge 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).
How does Holly Ridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Rayville?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rayville, 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 Richland Parish?
Besides Holly Ridge Elementary School, Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students), Rayville High School (341 students), and Rayville Elementary School (333 students). See the Richland Parish district page for the complete list.