Enrollment
976
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jennings, LA
Jennings Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jennings Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220081000569
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennings Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jennings · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennings Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jennings, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Davis Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220081000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jennings Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jennings Elementary School
Jennings Elementary School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Jennings, Louisiana, enrolling 976 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 93% of state schools at 976 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Jennings's public schools, it stands alongside Jennings High School (775 students): Jennings Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 17.2:1).
Jefferson Davis Parish also operates Jennings High School (775 students) and Lacassine High School (587 students) alongside Jennings 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 Jennings Elementary School compares
Jennings 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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 49.5%
African American 34.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Jennings Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Davis Parish, which includes Jennings Elementary School.
$13,526
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 49.2%
Federal 14.6%
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 Jennings Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lacassine High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hathaway High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Welsh Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Arthur Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennings Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Jennings
2 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 (~976 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jennings Elementary School
How many students attend Jennings Elementary School?
Jennings Elementary School has 976 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jennings, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 5% 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 Jennings Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Jennings Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennings Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jennings Elementary School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Jennings, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennings Elementary School?
Jennings Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jennings Elementary School rank among schools in Jennings?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jennings, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jennings on the city page.
Is Jennings Elementary School a good school?
Jennings Elementary School earns 47/100 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 Jefferson Davis Parish?
Besides Jennings Elementary School, Jefferson Davis Parish also operates Jennings High School (775 students), Lacassine High School (587 students), and Hathaway High School (566 students). See the Jefferson Davis Parish district page for the complete list.
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