- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinder, LA
Kinder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kinder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220006000026
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinder Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kinder · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinder Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kinder, LA.
School address
District: Allen Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220006000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Kinder Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220006000026 · Kinder, LA Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 15:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakdale Elementary School (516 students)
Kinder Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Kinder Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kinder Elementary School
524 students
- Oakdale Elemen
Oakdale Elementary School
516 students
- Kinder High Sc
Kinder High School
388 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
387 students
- Oakdale Middle
Oakdale Middle School
340 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School
337 students
What this shows Kinder Elementary School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinder Elementary School compares
Kinder 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,694
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Kinder Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Allen Parish reports $14,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinder High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinder Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Kinder
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinder Elementary School
How many students attend Kinder Elementary School?
Kinder Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kinder, LA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinder Elementary School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Kinder Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Kinder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kinder Elementary School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Kinder, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinder Elementary School?
Kinder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kinder Elementary School rank among public schools in Kinder?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kinder, 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 Allen Parish?
Besides Kinder Elementary School, Allen Parish also operates Oakdale Elementary School (516 students), Kinder High School (388 students), and Fairview High School (387 students). See the Allen Parish district page for the complete list.