- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, LA
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220078000558
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jonesboro, LA.
School address
District: Jackson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220078000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220078000558 · Jonesboro, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 13.2:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman High School (695 students)
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman High S
Quitman High School
695 students
- Weston High Sc
Weston High School
598 students
- This school
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School
291 students
- Jonesboro-Hodg 198
Jonesboro-Hodge High School
198 students
- Jonesboro-Hodg 145
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School
145 students
What this shows Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School compares
Jonesboro-Hodge 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 66.3%
White 23.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Jackson Parish reports $15,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Jonesboro
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School
How many students attend Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School?
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, LA. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% lower 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 Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School?
80.3% of students at Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School is African American at 66.3% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School?
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School rank among public schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jonesboro, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jackson Parish?
Besides Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School, Jackson Parish also operates Quitman High School (695 students), Weston High School (598 students), and Jonesboro-Hodge High School (198 students). See the Jackson Parish district page for the complete list.