Enrollment
404
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mangham, LA
Mangham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mangham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220135001099
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mangham Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mangham · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mangham Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mangham Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mangham, LA.
School address
District: Richland Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220135001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mangham Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mangham Elementary School
Mangham Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mangham, Louisiana, enrolling 404 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Richland Parish also operates Rayville High School (341 students) and Rayville Elementary School (333 students) alongside Mangham Elementary School.
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 Mangham Elementary School compares
Mangham Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 70.8%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Mangham Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland Parish, which includes Mangham Elementary School.
$13,709
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 36.1%
Federal 26.4%
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 Mangham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Start Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mangham High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mangham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~404 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mangham Elementary School
How many students attend Mangham Elementary School?
Mangham Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mangham, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mangham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mangham Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mangham Elementary School?
56.9% of students at Mangham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mangham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mangham Elementary School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Mangham, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mangham Elementary School?
Mangham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mangham Elementary School rank among public schools in Mangham?
By Resource Investment Index, Mangham Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mangham, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mangham on the city page.
Is Mangham Elementary School a good school?
Mangham Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. 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 Richland Parish?
Besides Mangham Elementary School, Richland Parish also operates Rayville High School (341 students), Rayville Elementary School (333 students), and Start Elementary School (332 students). See the Richland Parish district page for the complete list.
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