Enrollment
365
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pineville, LA
Mary Goff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Goff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129001052
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Goff Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Pineville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Goff Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Goff Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Pineville, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary Goff Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary Goff Elementary School
Mary Goff Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pineville, Louisiana, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 365 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 368 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pineville's public schools, it stands alongside J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School (924 students): Mary Goff Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 18.1:1).
Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students) and Pineville High School (1,271 students) alongside Mary Goff 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 Mary Goff Elementary School compares
Mary Goff 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$13,896
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 81.6%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Mary Goff Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rapides Parish, which includes Mary Goff Elementary School.
$13,896
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 43.2%
Federal 17.9%
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 Mary Goff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Goff Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 Pineville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Standard public school
924 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Ruby-Wise Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Lessie Moore Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special-education school
92 students
The Pines Head Start
Standard public school
64 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~365 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mary Goff Elementary School
How many students attend Mary Goff Elementary School?
Mary Goff Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pineville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Goff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Goff Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Goff Elementary School?
63.4% of students at Mary Goff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Goff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Goff Elementary School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Pineville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Goff Elementary School?
Mary Goff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Mary Goff Elementary School rank among schools in Pineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Goff Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Pineville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pineville on the city page.
Is Mary Goff Elementary School a good school?
Mary Goff Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Rapides Parish?
Besides Mary Goff 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.
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