Enrollment
211
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonesville Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonesville Elementary School
Jonesville Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Jonesville, Louisiana, enrolling 211 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #92, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (46%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jonesville's public schools, it stands alongside Block High School (179 students): Jonesville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 11.9:1).
Catahoula Parish also operates Harrisonburg High School (318 students) and Block High School (179 students) alongside Jonesville 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 Jonesville Elementary School compares
Jonesville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Catahoula Parish, which includes Jonesville Elementary School.
$17,071
Per student
+4%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 42.3%
Federal 29.9%
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 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
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- 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.
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 (~211 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Jonesville on the city page.
Is Jonesville Elementary School a good school?
Jonesville Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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