- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School held near 958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 220129001041 · Pineville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 18.1:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School held near 958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J.I. Barron Sr. 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
- This school
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- Tioga High Sch
Tioga High School
881 students
What this shows J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School compares
J.I. Barron Sr. 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,720
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
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.
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
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,271
- 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
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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.
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Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 960 (2022-23) → 958 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.