- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Slidell, LA
Honey Island Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Honey Island Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220165001949
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honey Island Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Honey Island Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Island Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Honey Island Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 220165001949 · Slidell, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 17.3:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Honey Island Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Honey Island 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 607
Honey Island Elementary School
607 students
What this shows Honey Island Elementary School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honey Island Elementary School compares
Honey Island 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Honey Island 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 Honey Island 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honey Island 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 elementary schools in Slidell
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
W.L. Abney Elementary School
Standard public school
936 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Little Oak Middle School
Standard public school
847 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Clearwood Junior High School
Standard public school
539 students 15:1 students per teacher
Carolyn Park Middle School
Standard public school
233 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Honey Island Elementary School
How many students attend Honey Island Elementary School?
Honey Island Elementary School has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey Island Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Honey Island Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honey Island Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Honey Island Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honey Island Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Honey Island Elementary School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honey Island Elementary School?
Honey Island Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Honey Island Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Island Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Slidell on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Honey Island 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.