Enrollment
343
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisiana, MO
Louisiana Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Louisiana Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291926001042
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisiana Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Louisiana · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisiana Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Louisiana, MO.
School address
District: Louisiana R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291926001042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisiana Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisiana Elem.
Louisiana Elem. is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Louisiana, Missouri, enrolling 343 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 114 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Louisiana's public schools, it stands alongside Boncl Elem. (39 students): Louisiana Elem. is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 4.9:1).
Louisiana R-Ii also operates Louisiana High (187 students) and Louisiana Middle (151 students) alongside Louisiana Elem..
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 Louisiana Elem. compares
Louisiana Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 74.6%
African American 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Louisiana Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Louisiana R-Ii, which includes Louisiana Elem..
$10,897
Per student
-16%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 30.2%
Federal 23.4%
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 Louisiana Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisiana Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisiana Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Louisiana
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Elem.
How many students attend Louisiana Elem.?
Louisiana Elem. has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisiana, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Elem. is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisiana Elem.?
60.6% of students at Louisiana Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisiana Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Louisiana Elem. is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Louisiana, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisiana Elem.?
Louisiana Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Louisiana Elem. rank among public schools in Louisiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Louisiana, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Louisiana on the city page.
Is Louisiana Elem. a good school?
Louisiana Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Louisiana R-Ii?
Besides Louisiana Elem., Louisiana R-Ii also operates Louisiana High (187 students) and Louisiana Middle (151 students). See the Louisiana R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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