- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, LA
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horseshoe Drive Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129001053
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #17 of 19
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horseshoe Drive Elementary School ranks #17 of 19 schools in Alexandria, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220129001053 · Alexandria, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 13.5:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Horseshoe Drive 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 243
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
243 students
What this shows Horseshoe Drive Elementary School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horseshoe Drive Elementary School compares
Horseshoe Drive 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 48% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.5%
Two or More 4.9%
White 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horseshoe Drive Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horseshoe Drive 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
Similar other schools in Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cherokee Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 18:1 students per teacher
J.B. Nachman Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Mabel Brasher Montessori
Standard public school
508 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
D.F. Huddle Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
How many students attend Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, LA. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% lower 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 Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
92.6% of students at Horseshoe Drive Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is African American at 88.5% of enrollment, in Alexandria, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Horseshoe Drive Elementary School rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Horseshoe Drive Elementary School ranks #17 of 19 schools in Alexandria, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Horseshoe Drive 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.