- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pineville, LA
Lessie Moore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lessie Moore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129001081
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lessie Moore Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Pineville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lessie Moore Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lessie Moore Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Pineville, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lessie Moore Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220129001081 · Pineville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 14.5:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Lessie Moore Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lessie Moore 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
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- This school 392
Lessie Moore Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Lessie Moore Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lessie Moore Elementary School compares
Lessie Moore 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 46% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.4%
White 22.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Lessie Moore Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lessie Moore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lessie Moore 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
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Pineville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Standard public school
924 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Ruby-Wise Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Goff Elementary School
Standard public school
365 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special-education school
92 students
The Pines Head Start
Standard public school
64 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lessie Moore Elementary School
How many students attend Lessie Moore Elementary School?
Lessie Moore Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pineville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lessie Moore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lessie Moore Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% 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 Lessie Moore Elementary School?
91.5% of students at Lessie Moore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lessie Moore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lessie Moore Elementary School is African American at 72.4% of enrollment, in Pineville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lessie Moore Elementary School?
Lessie Moore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Lessie Moore Elementary School rank among schools in Pineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lessie Moore Elementary School ranks #5 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 Lessie Moore 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.