- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Luling, LA
Luling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Luling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220144001144
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luling Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Luling · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Luling Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luling Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Luling, LA.
School address
District: St. Charles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220144001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Luling Elementary School shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 220144001144 · Luling, LA Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 12.1:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Destrehan High School (1,435 students)
Luling Elementary School shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Luling Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Destrehan High
Destrehan High School
1,435 students
- Hahnville High
Hahnville High School
1,416 students
- J.B. Martin Mi
J.B. Martin Middle School
733 students
- Harry M. Hurst
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
685 students
- This school
Luling Elementary School
653 students
- St. Rose Eleme 540
St. Rose Elementary School
540 students
What this shows Luling Elementary School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luling Elementary School compares
Luling 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.8%
White 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Luling Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles Parish reports $22,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destrehan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hahnville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.B. Martin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Hurst Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Rose Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luling Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Luling
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luling Elementary School
How many students attend Luling Elementary School?
Luling Elementary School has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Luling, LA. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luling Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 23% 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 Luling Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Luling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Luling Elementary School is African American at 56.8% of enrollment, in Luling, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luling Elementary School?
Luling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Luling Elementary School rank among public schools in Luling?
By Resource Investment Index, Luling Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Luling, 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 St. Charles Parish?
Besides Luling Elementary School, St. Charles Parish also operates Destrehan High School (1,435 students), Hahnville High School (1,416 students), and J.B. Martin Middle School (733 students). See the St. Charles Parish district page for the complete list.