- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mansfield, LA
Mansfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220051000623
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, LA.
School address
District: Desoto Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220051000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mansfield Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 220051000623 · Mansfield, LA Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 15.1:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Desoto High School (817 students)
Mansfield Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mansfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Desoto H
North Desoto High School
817 students
- North Desoto U
North Desoto Upper Elementary School
807 students
- North Desoto M
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
605 students
- Logansport Hig
Logansport High School
566 students
- This school
Mansfield Elementary School
542 students
- North Desoto L
North Desoto Lower Elementary School
523 students
What this shows Mansfield Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mansfield Elementary School compares
Mansfield 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 25% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Mansfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Parish reports $18,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mansfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Desoto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Upper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Middle School 6-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logansport High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mansfield Elementary School
How many students attend Mansfield Elementary School?
Mansfield Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mansfield, LA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Mansfield Elementary School?
78.4% of students at Mansfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield Elementary School is African American at 87.1% of enrollment, in Mansfield, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield Elementary School?
Mansfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Mansfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, 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 Desoto Parish?
Besides Mansfield Elementary School, Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto High School (817 students), North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students), and North Desoto Middle School 6-8 (605 students). See the Desoto Parish district page for the complete list.