- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesville, LA
Jonesville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220042000299
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesville Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Jonesville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonesville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jonesville, LA.
School address
District: Catahoula Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220042000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Jonesville Elementary School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 220042000299 · Jonesville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 19.2:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisonburg High School (318 students)
Jonesville Elementary School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jonesville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisonburg H
Harrisonburg High School
318 students
- This school
Jonesville Elementary School
211 students
- Block High Sch
Block High School
179 students
- Sicily Island
Sicily Island High School
143 students
- Central High S 47
Central High School
47 students
What this shows Jonesville Elementary School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonesville Elementary School compares
Jonesville 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,990
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.2%
White 45.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Jonesville Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Catahoula Parish reports $16,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonesville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Block High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sicily Island High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Jonesville
2 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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jonesville Elementary School
How many students attend Jonesville Elementary School?
Jonesville Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesville Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonesville Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Jonesville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jonesville Elementary School is African American at 51.2% of enrollment, in Jonesville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesville Elementary School?
Jonesville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jonesville Elementary School rank among schools in Jonesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jonesville, 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 Catahoula Parish?
Besides Jonesville Elementary School, Catahoula Parish also operates Harrisonburg High School (318 students), Block High School (179 students), and Sicily Island High School (143 students). See the Catahoula Parish district page for the complete list.