- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, LA
L.S. Rugg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for L.S. Rugg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129001078
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L.S. Rugg Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #13 of 19
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
L.S. Rugg Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L.S. Rugg Elementary School ranks #13 of 19 schools in Alexandria, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
L.S. Rugg Elementary School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 220129001078 · Alexandria, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 13.7:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
L.S. Rugg Elementary School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
L.S. Rugg 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 356
L.S. Rugg Elementary School
356 students
What this shows L.S. Rugg Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How L.S. Rugg Elementary School compares
L.S. Rugg Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 54% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 91.6%
White 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, L.S. Rugg Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L.S. Rugg 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 L.S. Rugg 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 Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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546 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Mabel Brasher Montessori
Standard public school
508 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
D.F. Huddle Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about L.S. Rugg Elementary School
How many students attend L.S. Rugg Elementary School?
L.S. Rugg Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, LA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.S. Rugg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at L.S. Rugg Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 18% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% 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 L.S. Rugg Elementary School?
96.1% of students at L.S. Rugg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L.S. Rugg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at L.S. Rugg Elementary School is African American at 91.6% of enrollment, in Alexandria, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L.S. Rugg Elementary School?
L.S. Rugg 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 L.S. Rugg Elementary School rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, L.S. Rugg Elementary School ranks #13 of 19 schools in Alexandria, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides L.S. Rugg 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.