- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marksville, LA
Marksville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marksville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220015000072
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marksville Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 625
- students enrolled
Marksville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Avoyelles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220015000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Marksville Elementary School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 220015000072 · Marksville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 22.3:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students)
Marksville Elementary School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Marksville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bunkie Magnet
Bunkie Magnet High School
669 students
- Marksville Hig
Marksville High School
640 students
- This school
Marksville Elementary School
625 students
- Plaucheville E
Plaucheville Elementary School
582 students
- Lafargue Eleme
Lafargue Elementary School
581 students
- Avoyelles High
Avoyelles High School
465 students
What this shows Marksville Elementary School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marksville Elementary School compares
Marksville 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$13,790
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
5
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
White 34.7%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Marksville Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Avoyelles Parish reports $13,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marksville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Magnet High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marksville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plaucheville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafargue Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avoyelles High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marksville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Marksville
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 (~625 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marksville Elementary School
How many students attend Marksville Elementary School?
Marksville Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marksville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marksville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marksville Elementary School is 22.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marksville Elementary School?
69.6% of students at Marksville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marksville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marksville Elementary School is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Marksville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marksville Elementary School?
Marksville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Avoyelles Parish?
Besides Marksville Elementary School, Avoyelles Parish also operates Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students), Marksville High School (640 students), and Plaucheville Elementary School (582 students). See the Avoyelles Parish district page for the complete list.