Enrollment
381
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jena Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jena Elementary School
Jena Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jena, Louisiana, enrolling 381 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.8% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Louisiana average.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lasalle Parish spends $13,125 per pupil, 20% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Jena's public schools, it stands alongside Nebo Elementary School (135 students): Jena Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 12.3:1).
Lasalle Parish also operates Jena High School (490 students) and Olla-Standard Elementary School (398 students) alongside Jena Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jena Elementary School compares
Jena Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,125
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lasalle Parish, which includes Jena Elementary School.
$13,125
Per student
-20%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jena Elementary School a good school?
Jena Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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