- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jena, LA
Jena Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jena Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220096000731
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jena Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Jena · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jena Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jena Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jena, LA.
School address
District: Lasalle Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220096000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Jena Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 220096000731 · Jena, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 15.9:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jena High School (490 students)
Jena Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jena Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jena High Scho
Jena High School
490 students
- Olla-Standard
Olla-Standard Elementary School
398 students
- This school
Jena Elementary School
381 students
- Jena Junior Hi
Jena Junior High School
288 students
- Goodpine Middl
Goodpine Middle School
279 students
- Fellowship Ele
Fellowship Elementary School
209 students
What this shows Jena Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jena Elementary School compares
Jena 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 | 13.8% | ▼ 78% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,062
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Jena Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Lasalle Parish reports $14,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jena Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jena High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olla-Standard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jena Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodpine Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fellowship Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jena Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Jena
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jena Elementary School
How many students attend Jena Elementary School?
Jena Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jena, LA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jena 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 Jena Elementary School?
13.8% of students at Jena Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jena Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jena Elementary School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Jena, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jena Elementary School?
Jena Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Jena Elementary School rank among public schools in Jena?
By Resource Investment Index, Jena Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jena, 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 Jena on the city page.
What other schools are in Lasalle Parish?
Besides Jena Elementary School, Lasalle Parish also operates Jena High School (490 students), Olla-Standard Elementary School (398 students), and Jena Junior High School (288 students). See the Lasalle Parish district page for the complete list.