Enrollment
924
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pineville, LA
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129001041
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Pineville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Pineville, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Pineville, Louisiana, enrolling 924 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.7% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 924 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 924 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pineville's public schools, it stands alongside Ruby-Wise Elementary School (410 students): J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 18.6:1).
Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students) and Pineville High School (1,271 students) alongside J.I. Barron Sr. 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 J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School compares
J.I. Barron Sr. 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▼ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$13,896
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 924 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 58.5%
African American 25.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, J.I. Barron Sr. 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 Rapides Parish, which includes J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School.
$13,896
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 43.2%
Federal 17.9%
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 J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tioga High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Pineville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ruby-Wise Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Lessie Moore Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mary Goff Elementary School
Standard public school
365 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special-education school
92 students
The Pines Head Start
Standard public school
64 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~924 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
How many students attend J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School has 924 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pineville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
60.7% of students at J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Pineville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School rank among schools in Pineville?
By Resource Investment Index, J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Pineville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pineville on the city page.
Is J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School a good school?
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Louisiana schools. 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 Rapides Parish?
Besides J.I. Barron Sr. 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.
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